SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 14, 2004

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Published every Saturday by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc, 55 Washington Street, Suite 624, Brooklyn NY 11201. Phone 718-834-9350 • www.BrooklynPapers.com • © 2004 Brooklyn Paper Publications • 18 pages including GO BROOKLYN • Vol. 27, No. 6 BRZ • Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004 • FREE Just for frills FED FIX-UP FOR Valentine’s gift ideas for the guy with THIS WEEKEND love in his heart –- and sex on his mind! FORT HAMILTON Base getting $7.6 mil for MP station By Jotham Sederstrom mitted by the Pentagon of bases that could be The Brooklyn Papers closed. In response, Fossella last month added EXCLUSIVE eight new members to a local task force created to The Fort Hamilton Army Base has been defend against an earlier round of closings in awarded federal funding for the construc- 2001. tion of a new, $7.6 million headquarters for possible base closings, according to spokesmen “Bottom line is, what’s going to happen with for the base and Rep. Vito Fossella. the base realignment has nothing to do with the the Provost Marshal and Military Police, It was not clear whether the funding commit- The Bay Ridge Paper has learned. way we do business,” said Ray Aalbue, a ment would have any effect on the decision of the spokesman for the base. “We’re going to move Construction will begin shortly after the con- congressional committee. tract is awarded next January and continue well ahead with all the projects we have in place and Last month it was announced that a commis- look at the future as if we’re still going to be into 2006, nearly a year after a congressional base sion composed of military experts nationwide here.” closure commission announces its choices for would choose to either reject or accept a list sub- The 12,000-square-foot, two-story building will be four times as large as the building that cur-

/ Greg Mango / Greg rently houses the base’s law enforcement arm. The military police station will be constructed on the footprint of the National Guard headquar- ters, in building 401, which will be razed next year after the contract is awarded. The provost and military police are currently housed in a The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Dems cry foul over Bullets fly: A 1950s “bullet bra,” on display at Olive’s Very Vintage boutique in Carroll Gar- building without lockers or a conference room, dens, will knock him dead. according to Aalbue. “The reason why it’s being constructed is be- By Lisa J. Curtis flannel pajama type (now 50 percent off!) or a dar- cause the present office is substandard according Fort Ham task force to Army regulations,” said Aalbue. “This building GO Brooklyn Editor ing diva — the G-strings by Gossard with sparkling crystal accents are a MUST ($27-$36). is going to be like any other precinct in the city. “Your husband called … he said to buy We suspect the “G” is short for your predictable re- By Jotham Sederstrom 60th Assembly District Com- congressional level,” said Gen- Everybody knows the precinct down the block.” anything you want.” action when she tries it on: “Goodness gracious!” The Brooklyn Papers mitteeman Ralph Perfetto and tile, who added that during elec- “This project represents the type of investment That’s the message on a discreet sign inside “And they’re comfortable, because they lay flat Bay Ridge Democrats Assemblywoman Adele Cohen tion time Republicans tend to that Vito has said is critical to strengthening Fort Bella Lingerie, a lavish boutique in Bay Ridge, on the skin,” points out practical Carla. charged last week that a task all expressed disbelief that the “dream up an issue.” Hamilton,” said Craig Donner, a spokesman for but as Valentine’s Day is here, it’s also a reminder The Catanzaro gals are glad to help guide you task force, created by Fossella in The closure commission won’t Fossella. “Getting the project included in the pres- force created by Rep. Vito 2001 and expanded last week, be formed until next March, more to those husbands, boyfriends — and girlfriends through the array of temptations in silk, lace and Fossella to block the closing ident’s budget is a crucial first step. Vito is already — who waited until the very last minute to run ribbons: the Loungewear Betty marabou-bedecked only counts among its ranks sev- than four months after fellow working with congressional leaders to make sure of the Fort Hamilton Army eral known Democrats, none of Ridge Republicans Fossella and the funding is available for the project to begin on (don’t walk) and buy some sexy underthings for baby doll sets (y’know, what the Fembots were Base is nothing more than a the ladies they love. wearing in “Austin Powers”?) are fun in demure whom are elected officials. state Sen. Marty Golden are up time.” To further cut to the lace, let us guide you pink or femme fatale black ($100 for set); the Mary political ruse designed to “This whole thing of trying for re-election. Federal funding has also been announced for through the frilly labyrinth of choices available in Green red silk chemise is flatteringly trimmed in benefit the congressman’s re- to save something that’s not be- Included on the 26-member active guard and reserve forces in Buffalo and Brooklyn. black lace, with matching robe ($63, $127 respec- election bid in November. ing threatened is a political ploy task force are Assemblyman Fort Drum, which will receive $52 million next At year-old Bella Lingerie, owners and sisters- tively); and the delightfully ruffled, mischievously Councilman Vincent Gentile, on the state Senate level and the See TASK FORCE on page 14 year. in-law Carla and Jessica Catanzaro maintain a revealing, black Arianne camisole ($40), em- gift registry — or database — of their customers’ broidered with hearts, can be paired with sizes and wish lists. So if your Juliet is already a matching thong boy short ($22), and it’s Bella customer, they may already know what both gorgeous and affordable. she’s secretly hoping for. “We try to carry all the lines If you’d like your gift to be a complete surprise, found in Manhattan stores,” ex- Bella Lingerie is brimming with every possible in- plains Carla. “We have a lot carnation of boudoir-wear, whether your lady’s the See LINGERIE on page 13 There’s more to INSIDE DOUBLE TRAGEDY City warned a year ago of deadly corner where two youths were crushed by truck

By Jotham Sederstrom The Brooklyn Papers Two Park Slope boys on their way home from school were run over and killed by a landscaping truck at Third Avenue and Ninth Street this week. And compounding the tragedy for the families of the fifth-graders came word that the city Depart- ment of Transportation ignored the recommendations of a study it commissioned a year ago that Mango / Greg called for traffic-calming measures at the deadly intersection. The 130-page Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming study warned that the intersection of The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Third Avenue and Ninth Street, and / Jori Klein dozens of other hotspots, needed to Father-son heroes Angelo (left) and Anthony Augello with state Sen. Marty Golden and Engine 243/Ladder 168 firefighters Wednesday. be re-engineered with extended sidewalk corners, or neck-downs. Additionally, it called for some of the traffic signals to be changed so Papers The Brooklyn that pedestrians would have a head Victoria Flores listens to Hail Marys recited for her son, Vic- start before trucks got the green tor, 11, while being comforted by family members at Tues- light. day’s vigil. In July, the DOT released a list INTO THE FIRE of short-term, relatively low-cost solutions that were to be carried out within a year. On that list, accord- Father and son honored for daring rescue of woman, 87 ing to a review of that study, was the implementation of delayed traf- By Jotham Sederstrom halation and less serious burns at firehouse is a hero.” her unconscious in her second-floor fic signals on Third Avenue at The Brooklyn Papers Lutheran Medical Center. The Feb. 8 fire inside Rose DiGio- kitchen. Ninth Street, which, unlike neck- “Being a fireman’s son for 18 vanni’s home on 76th Street at 16th “My son followed me into a burn- The bravery of a retired fire- years, you kind of learn by osmosis,” Avenue broke out around 4 am, fire- ing building and I’m so proud of downs, cost absolutely nothing, ac- fighter and his 22-year-old son cording to transportation experts. said Anthony Augello who runs a fighters said. John DiGiovanni ran him for that,” said Angelo Augello. “The cost estimate on that item was recognized Wednesday, days Brooklyn theatrical group. The father across the street in only his underwear “And I’m happy that the firemen got was zero,” said Noah Budnick, after the pair battled waves of and son also helped rescue a woman to the home of Angelo Augello and us out of there.” projects director of Transportation black smoke to rescue an 87-year- two years ago after her Ford Explorer his wife, JoAnn, and two sons, Antho- Fire officials said the blaze was Alternatives, a watchdog group that old neighbor from flames that had collided with a luxury bus on the Van ny and 21-year-old Michael, who was likely started by a cigarette. believes the accident could have raged through her second-floor Wyck Expressway in Queens. not home at the time. Angelo was Angelo Augello, a Bay Ridge na- been avoided had the traffic-calm- apartment in Bensonhurst. Beneath a tin ceiling inside the 109- sleeping, but Anthony had just re- tive who wears a stud in his right ear ing measures been implemented. Angelo Augello, 49, and his son year-old firehouse on 18th Avenue at turned home around 3 am. and a tattoo on the back of his neck, “They just haven’t gotten around to Anthony received recognition along 86th Street, state Sen. Marty Golden Angelo and Anthony Augello ran said gruffly that he hadn’t done doing this one yet,” he said. with firefighters from Engine Co. passed out proclamations to Lt. Joe across the street and climbed the stairs something like that since he fought Last June, DOT representatives / Jori Klein 243 and Ladder 168 who pulled the Cilento and firefighters Scott Hourican to the apartment, but couldn’t get to fires professionally with Engine 253 said in a meeting at Borough Hall woman from the fire. and Albert Somma, who along with the woman because of the smoke. in Coney Island. He retired in 1997. that the recommendations included Rose DiGiovanni was listed in se- other firemen responded to a 911 call “It was like pitch-black smoke When Augello mentioned at the in the five-year, $1.2 million traffic- rious condition at Lutheran Medical placed by Angelo Augello. from top to bottom,” said Anthony. ceremony that he and his son had calming report would not be imple- Center before being transferred to “Their determination and their “It was still unbreathable, but I graduated from Bay Ridge’s Xaver- mented until 2009, because of the Papers The Brooklyn the Cornell-Weill burn center in spirit never gave up, even with fires called her name like five times.” ian High School, four or five other city’s budget crisis. Family members hold pictures of Flores (left), and his friend Manhattan. Her son, John DiGio- raging behind them,” said Golden, a After a struggle to find DiGiovan- firefighters acknowledged that it was See TRAGIC on page 15 Juan (Angel) Estrada, 10, who were killed by a truck Monday. vanni, 63, was treated for smoke in- former policeman. “Everyone in this ni, firefighters responded and found also their alma mater.

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CAM.0204.005-BSrrbc_bkpaprs 4 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM February 14, 2004 NOT JUST NETS LETTERS: READERS REACT TO COVERAGE IN THE BROOKLYN PAPERS CB2 chair slams The Paper To the editor: other ill-informed individuals. LAST WEEK’S FRONT PAGE gent timelines in order to eval- nents that will ultimately deter- It is unfortunate and a dis- Not withstanding your foot- uate the Downtown Brooklyn mine whether the Downtown service to the members of ball metaphor, each board Plan and to come up with rec- Brooklyn Plan will come to Community Board 2 (CB2) member is responsible for his ommendations to the Land Use fruition. Those individuals and and your readers that you were or her own respective vote on committee. agencies responsible for imple- so ill prepared to write the edi- this and every other issue that It is the Land Use commit- mentation must incorporate the torial, “Neil Sloane/ CB2 is brought to the full board of tee’s responsibility to submit concerns of the community blows it bigtime,” that ap- Community Board 2 for vote. ULURP land use recommenda- and the recommendations peared in the Feb. 7 edition of All community board mem- tions to the full board. Many of made by the board if the imple- The Brooklyn Papers. Your bers were well aware of the the concerns raised by the com- mentation is to be successful. fact-less and irresponsible re- Downtown Brooklyn Plan and mittees were considered helpful While the outcome of the porting further adds to the mis- its importance on setting the di- builds to the Downtown CB2 vote did not proceed as THE NEW BROOKLYN information disseminated by rectional future for Downtown Brooklyn Plan and were ad- was preferred by many, our Brooklyn, the entire borough dressed accordingly in follow voices have been heard. And and indeed, the entire city. up correspondence from the in- will not be discounted! Community Board 2’s game volved city agencies. In regards to your comments plan for the Downtown Brook- At the public hearing some related to Mr. Diamondstone’s lyn Plan (DBP) began in No- of our local elected representa- proposal, if you were at the vember 2002 with the first of tives commented on their dis- meeting you would know that I ‘Absent’ member TWENTY MEETINGS relat- satisfaction with the plan and actually helped Mr. Diamond- ing to the DBP. To the credit of urged the community board to stone in his attempt to make his the city agencies, representa- vote against the plan in its en- motion by informing him that tives of the Department of City tirety. Clearly, that recommen- he was seeking a motion to di- Planning, Economic Develop- dation does come with sub- vide to which his response was says it wasn’t so ment Corporation and Housing stantial impact. “yes” and he returned to his Preservation and Development, There were board members seat. In Mr. Diamondstone’s To the editor: well. Rather that “duck” challenges, I have as well as representatives from for whom those recommenda- motion he did not specify how Your Feb. 7 editorial [“Neil Sloane/CB2 spent my entire professional life advocating for the Downtown Brooklyn Coun- tions weighed heavily. Add to the division was to take place! blows it bigtime”] and Deborah Kolben’s article those most in need, regardless of the popularity cil were always on hand to an- that the substantial opposition Although others from your [“Mum’s the word”] grossly mischaracterize the of my position. As a legal services attorney, a swer questions and deliver pre- from the community, albeit some paper have attended some of circumstances of my participation in the Com- counselor working with battered women, com- sentations whenever requested. based on misinformation, and the the meetings sponsored by the munity Board 2 vote on the Brooklyn develop- munity organizer and children’s rights advocate, These meetings and/or presen- equivocation of the board vote community board I don’t re- ment Plan. I am well accustomed to dealing head-on with tations were all informative and becomes more obvious. call that you were present and In fact, both pieces are patently untrue. You adversarial and contentious matters. Further, I delivered to community board The vote of the board does if you were how your report- owe your readers and me a front-page retraction applaud the right of dissenters to have been committee chairpersons, com- not negate the many positive ing on this project could be so and an accurate accounting of the events. present an admire peaceful protest. I fully antic- munity board members and recommendations made by the erroneous. You might consider Contrary to your irresponsible assertion, I ipated the presence of many protestors at the community-based organizations committees. Most reasonable reading the Brooklyn Heights was present in the auditorium for the vote and meeting. They did not deter me from being in many different forums. At- people would agree that this Courier’s Feb. 9 cover story Ms. Kolben was informed of this in writing. I present or from my duty to vote. tached to this letter is a list of plan, if implemented, must on this issue. was also fully prepared to vote and requested Your reporter had a duty to accurately report these meetings (I am sure I have proceed while strongly consid- Your apology to this board that I be permitted to do so after my name had the events, which she failed to do. Regarding omitted a few). Last week’s front page features commentary by Neil Sloane ering these recommendations. is anticipated. been mistakenly omitted from the roll call. Ms. Ms. Kolben’s attempt to contact me only on my The Downtown Brooklyn and Vince DiMiceli and reporting by Deborah Kolbin. The ar- What is interesting is that —Shirley Ann McRae, Blackshear, CB2’s secretary, informed Chair- cell phone, her generic message merely stated Plan Uniform Land Use Re- ticles are the subject of letters appearing in this week’s Paper. you define the many compo- Chairperson, CB2 person Shirley McRae publicly via the micro- that she was contacting all the members of the view Procedure (ULURP) phone of my request to vote. Ms. Kolben should board for general comments on he vote. It did was certified on Dec. 3, 2003 have known these facts if she was in attendance not seek any specific response to all the un- and received at the communi- and responsibly covering the proceeding. founded allegations she intended to assert. Giv- ty board office on Dec. 5. You would have learned these facts had you en that I was neither in the hallway during the Community board comment made the most minimal inquiry with the board vote nor “intimidated” by the protestors, Ms. was due Feb. 9, 2004. All office. Kolben’s source was entirely unreliable. Board members were encour- ‘Character assassination’ Your baseless assertions are particularly I believe that your paper’s willingness to ma- aged to attend the many com- galling since, as the mother of three young chil- lign me without any factual accuracy not only mittee meetings and the public dren, ages 5, 3 and four months, I went to great severely undermines your credibility and that of hearing at which representa- lengths to attend the meeting. Indeed, recogniz- your paper, but also trivializes the important tives from EDC and City ing the importance of the vote, I even left home matters at issue. Planning were present to hear by Paper spurs reader’s ire an ill child — something no mother relishes. Again, I demand that you act responsibly and community concerns. Your malicious and uninformed attack not print a prominent retraction and correction. Each committee met over To the editor: Foster’s resignation), much of what Sloane accuse Ms. Foster of Downtown vote only got the facts wrong, but my character as — Rachel Foster, Community Board 2 member the last two months under strin- The type of character assassi- you reported was unsubstantiated. “hid[ing] in the hallway” and nation you have engaged in with- You accuse Ms. Foster of “ducking” the vote because she a ‘clique’ call out checking your facts or the re- “ducking” the vote because she “felt pressured” and “intimidated” This letter is in response to liability of your “source” makes “felt pressured” and “intimidat- by certain plan protestors. In addi- Editor Neil Sloane’s column, it difficult to take The Brooklyn ed” by the protestors. You base tion, Mr. Sloane called for Ms. “CB2 blows it bigtime.” Papers seriously. The Communi- this information on one anony- Foster’s resignation on the front To the editor: ty Board 2 member, Rachel Fos- mous source. One single, anony- page of your newspaper. Neither The Executive Board the and ter, who you describe as “intimi- mous source does not good jour- reporter offers any reliable support Land Use committee of Commu- Readers cheer Paper, say dated” and “cowering” [CB2 nalism make. If you and your for such serious accusations and nity Board 2 recognized from the blows it bigtime,” Feb. 7] is not reporters had engaged in stan- demands. Instead, they fall back outset that only a “yes” vote on the same Community Board 2 dard, journalistic procedures of on the most questionable and un- overall up-zoning, the first item in member Rachel Foster whom I fact checking, you would have supportable of journalistic tricks, the proposed Brooklyn Down- have known both personally and avoided such outlandish claims. the alleged, hearsay statements of town Plan, would permit a modi- CB2 ‘betrayed public trust’ professionally for 17 years. Having known Ms. Foster per- a single anonymous source. fication, or “no” vote, on any oth- Ms. Foster has never been one sonally since our college days at To anyone familiar with Ms. er item in the plan, so it structured To the editor: would leave all of us short- ing into our streets that they are portation study that will tell the to avoid difficult situations or Cornell University in the late Foster’s professional background, its recommendation as a package I find the inability of Commu- changed. Where was the quality unable to mitigate the problems EDC what is possible in the area. shirk responsibilities. In fact, quite 1980s, I can attest to her character. the claims that she was “intimi- to approve the up-zoning first nity Board 2 to make an effective vision for the nation’s fourth- the plan would cause. This is un- The end result will be some- the opposite is true. She consis- She is a person who is deeply dated” by, or “cowered” at, last then selectively approve, modify statement on the Downtown Brook- largest city? Not in this tele- fortunate because we need more thing that we, as Brooklynites, tently shows strength and resolve committed to the social good. As week’s community board meeting or disapprove with recommenda- lyn rezoning proposals [“Mum’s phone book-sized snow job. jobs in this city, and there is will have to live with for the rest in meeting challenges head on, a Legal Services attorney who has is preposterous. As a Legal Ser- tions the attendant proposals. the word,” Feb. 7] to be an ap- Last week the CB2 members some room in the downtown of our lives. —Kenn Lowy, and is not afraid to make her voice done her share of trial work, she is vices attorney, Ms. Foster has At the Land Use committee palling betrayal of the public trust. were invited to a game of Russ- area for new office and residen- CB2 member, Brooklyn Heights known, no matter who or how not one to “cower” in adversarial spent many years fighting for the meeting of Jan. 21, the proposal The community board struc- ian roulette presented in the form tial space. ‘Not Just Nets’ many people may disagree. situations. A few protestors would rights of the poor, the victimized was discussed item by item with ture is meant to ensure that our of a dinner. The entire menu was But the current plan just does- I know that Ms. Foster ap- certainly not have deterred her. and the voiceless. Throughout her the chairperson of the Traffic and neighborhood’s non-elected lead- whole, underdone turkey and the n’t work. As you have reported, — Great issue! proaches her role as community I strongly urge you to investi- entire career, she has consistently Transportation committee, which board member both seriously gate this matter further and ac- ers have an actual voice in the unappetizing and only choice for last week Community Board 2 To the editor: stood up to the powerful on be- had voted “no” on the entire pro- and conscientiously. As a dec- knowledge in your next edition city’s processes. To hold only a us was this: eat the whole thing voted against the Land Use com- I am writing to thank you for half of the powerless. This is not posal, along with representatives ade-long resident of the Brook- of The Brooklyn Papers that single vote, producing a defeated — feet, feathers and all — or go mittee’s recommendation but your Jan. 31 issue that clearly a woman who would “cower” in of the Brooklyn Heights and lyn Heights-Cobble Hill commu- your pointed attack of Ms. Foster resolution, is not the kind of atten- hungry. Some of us would like to failed to pass a resolution voting lays out the massive changes the face of a few protesters. Boerum Hill associations. All of nity, I am proud to have Ms. was simply unsubstantiated and tion an issue this size deserves. It have had more of a choice than either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on the plan as taking place in Brooklyn. I work We call on The Brooklyn Pa- their requests were incorporated Foster represent me, and my unwarranted. tells me that our community lead- this, maybe a wing or a drum- a whole. In my opinion, the vote with an organization named pers to investigate this matter. We in the Land Use committee’s rec- ers are instead too scared, too un- stick. As it happened, most of us was a strong condemnation of neighbors. —Elizabeth Plowe, —Jeneve Brooks-Klinger, have no doubt such an investiga- ommendations for the 'yes” vote Brooklyn Vision, founded to fa- Cobble Hill Manhattan willing or too uninformed to take preferred to pass up dinner. the plan as being inadequate for cilitate communication between tion will show the paper’s so- on the Brooklyn Downtown Plan. a stand on this issue. Unsatisfied — but hardly di- Brooklyn and for being poorly community organizations and in- Friend’s defense Shocking called reporting regarding Ms. It should be noted that [board What should have happened? vided — we now pass the thought out. Neil Sloane correct- crease the input that residents To the editor: To the editor: Foster’s conduct to be wholly in- member] Ken Diamondstone When the committee’s recom- Downtown Plan to Borough ly pointed out that 10 members have in planning developments In the last issue, I read your edi- We were shocked to read your accurate. And we can only pre- had been advocating for a “no” vote on the entire plan for some mendation was defeated, another President Marty Markowitz for of the community board failed to that will directly impact their torial account of the Community paper’s alleged “coverage” of sume that, having called for Ms. time. His request for an item-by- motion should have been made scrutiny. Marty, we invite you to show up for this important vote, lives, and the lives of their chil- Board 2 vote on the proposed plans the recent vote of Community Foster’s resignation, Mr. Sloane item vote at the board meeting and carried to vote on each of the look across the river to Lower and one “hid in the hallway.” dren and grandchildren. for Downtown Brooklyn. I was Board 2 on the proposed plans will himself resign when it is es- followed his plea to the board to committee’s points individually. Manhattan where this adminis- However, he neglected to men- The current planning process deeply disturbed at your overly per- for Downtown Brooklyn and, in tablished that he has violated his Then each recommendation of tration is spreading out a cordon tion that at last months general sonal and vitriolic attack on board particular, the severe criticism of core professional duty and re- vote “no” on the overall up-zon- doesn’t serve the interests of devel- ing. He knew that a “no” vote on the committee, made for or bleu banquet while we in Down- meeting CB2 Chairwoman opers or the public. The public per- member Rachel Foster. Not only board member Rachel Foster. sponsibility — reporting the truth. against points of the city’s plan, town Brooklyn are treated to … Shirley McRae told the board were your remarks intentionally Both the report by Deborah — Eileen Minnefor and the up-zoning would effectively ceives secret, backroom planning foreclose the possibility of vot- would be presented and voted fast food. We admire you for members who were present (no, that is suddenly revealed as a com- defamatory (i.e., calling for Ms. Kolben and commentary by Neil William S. Dixon, Brooklyn Heights standing up for Brooklyn past ing “yes” on any other aspect of on. At the end of the meeting, they weren’t all there then either) pleted project, leaving the public and present. You are a friend to the proposed Brooklyn Down- you would have had a much how important the upcoming feeling victimized and motivating clearer picture of CB2’s senti- all of us in this great borough. town Plan. vote was. She asked the mem- them to distrust and resist all de- ments about the plan in its parts Now the tough choices fall on After Diamondstone and his bers present to attend not only velopment. The developers expect and as a whole. you. We know you will add to clique orchestrated the ‘no’ vote on the meeting last week, but she this resistance, and so feel they I blame [CB2 Chairwoman] your laurels by becoming the the entire plan, including the pro- also encouraged them to show have to plan in secret and push for Shirley McRae for her utter indif- champion of a great Brooklyn of up for all of the committee meet- posed library adjacent to BAM, a more than they want in order to Says D’town Plan fails coalition of the same community ference and procedural inflexibil- the future, one that our children ings that month. She emphasized ity, and I cannot believe members and their children will be proud get the project they really want in groups that supported him is plan- that every committee would be the face of public resistance. abstained or hid: they all should to call home. discussing the Downtown Plan. ning to ask the city for the same lose their appointments. I am Oh, just one final thought: When there’s no communica- modifications that were included A few weeks ago the Land tion, there’s no trust, and without speechless that members of the let’s do the birth control planning Use committee spent over three in the positive Action Report of the trust the whole process is destined to view big picture Land Use committee. board found the vote confusing: now, not after the baby is born. hours trying to rewrite the draft any reasonably intelligent group —William Harris, CB2 member to result in destructive, costly If any person is to be blamed EIS, which is commendable. The struggles. There are better ways. of adults, especially those who meeting room was packed with To the editor: no vision, the people perish” yet rather than with vi- for the failure of CB2, it is Ken have dealt with committees and Redraw the Currently there is no coordi- Diamondstone and his clique of community board members. The nation in the planning process The Feb. 7 article headlined “Mum’s The Word” sion, we’re going into this with blinders on. subcommittees before (like all D’town plan real problem, however, is with rightly notes that the Downtown Brooklyn Plan is Critically absent are calculations of cumulative neighborhood groups that sur- CBers!) should have understood for all the developments going round the downtown area. To the editor: the plan itself. It should not be on, and the public is right to be “the most complex rezoning plan in city history.” Un- neighborhood impacts of those 14,000,000 square what was going on. Thank you for your coverage the job of the community board fortunately, the lead agencies, City Planning and the feet combined with those from Forest City Ratner’s — Lawrence Whiteside, CB2 As a Prospect Heights resi- concerned. Communicating the Land Use committee member of the Downtown Brooklyn Plan. to write or in this case, correct scale of the problem has been a Economic Development Corporation, selected the proposed arena, the associated 4,500 Atlantic Yards dent, looking forward to the con- Your map clearly shows how the plan. That job belongs to the plan’s submission date just prior to Christmas and housing units, the 2,500 apartments already being A letter by Ken Diamondstone sideration of the arena project by central effort for Brooklyn Vi- appears to the left on this page. much is going on in such a small EDC. It is the EDC that has sion. Thank you for making our New Year’s, effectively abbreviating the already scant built or approved within five blocks of the “core,” CBs 2, 6 and 8 (my board), I can area of our borough. As a mem- failed because they submitted a 60 days available for community board evaluation. the new Federal Courthouse, the several-million- Don’t like? Then only hope CB2 gets it act togeth- point. —Jim Vogel, Secretary, ber of the Traffic & Transporta- plan that is so flawed that it Brooklyn Vision Foundation If ultimately approved, the 22 proposals that con- square-foot proposed expansion at New York City er, for the sake of all Brooklyn tion committee of Community needs to go back to the drawing stitute the Downtown Brooklyn Plan may forever Tech, Forest City’s 1,000,000 square feet of com- just don’t go residents. —Robert Witherwax, Board 2, I was saddened to see board and be redone. Manhattanizing transform the character of Brooklyn Heights, mercial space at Atlantic Terminal, etc. To the editor: Prospect Heights the Draft EIS for Downtown The bottom line is that Brook- Brooklyn Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Concord Village and The upshot is that Deputy Mayor Dan Doctoroff, on I can assure your readers that D’town plan Brooklyn, submitted by the Eco- lyn deserves a real plan for the DUMBO/Vinegar Hill as the unintended conse- Jan. 23, confirmed that the Department of Transporta- just about all the development now nomic Development Corporation. Downtown area. A plan that will To the editor: quence of the 14,000,000 square feet of new devel- tion Economic development Corporation would “initi- under discussion for Downtown one big turkey They have submitted a plan work for new businesses, already I loved your editorial on opment they permit. ate a comprehensive transportation analysis, or ‘blue- Brooklyn and the vicinity will be To the editor: that is flawed in more ways than established businesses, residents Brooklyn’s identity [“Brooklyn’s Noise, stress, traffic congestion, increased densi- print’ study, of Downtown Brooklyn. The scope of built. The only question is whether Perfectly timed for the winter I have the time or space to write. and commuters. Downtown Brook- identity safe without the ‘Jersey ty and angry competition for scarce parking could work … is being finalized and details will be made it will be built in Downtown holiday season, EDC and co- It projects so much traffic flow- lyn needs and deserves a trans- Nets,” Jan. 31]. I love Brooklyn dampen the strong sense of community, which so available to the local community by early February. Al- Brooklyn and the vicinity — acces- sponsors sent to this board a pret- for what it is and what it’s not (i.e. characterize our neighborhoods. The big losers though the ‘blueprint’ study will not be completed be- sible by mass transit to tens of thou- tily packaged cluster bomb of 22 Manhattan). I don’t want to see it could be us. fore the Downtown Plan finishes ULURP, its findings sands of working people in need of complex proposals. To their sur- become Midtown Manhattan — Not reassuringly, the draft environmental impact will encompass all current traffic conditions as well as employment, with any tax revenues prise, this board swept aside much filled with cars, pollution, and statement (DEIS) of the plan considers impacts traffic impacts of future planned development.” going to New York City’s schools other business, both personal and high-rises buildings. At the same from just half the potential build out (6,700,000 Far better to have had this new study’s conclu- and other services — or on a green- civic, to render its study. Send us a letter time, I realize the need to im- square feet). Yet even this impoverished study con- sions before being asked to consider these massive field site on the suburban fringe. At the end of this hurry-up By mail: Letters Editor, Brooklyn Papers, prove some parts of Brooklyn. tains warnings of unmitigable congestion, and no zoning changes. And shouldn’t those who represent Suburban sprawl, and subur- process the board and the com- The questions is, ‘Who gets to de- evaluation of mass transit (the predominant mode of us urge the temporary withdrawal of these 22 zon- ban exclusionary zoning, is the munity did not like what it saw. 55 Washington St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 cide what is best for Brooklyn?’ transportation for the thousands of potential new ing applications and their resubmission only after real suburban nightmare for peo- Much as Downtown Brooklyn Does Bruce Ratner really workers and visitors) except to oddly suggest the study’s conclusions are public? ple who are less affluent than the needs renewal we also don’t Fax: (718) 834-9278. want to make Brooklyn better, or widening one subway staircase. Often, those who urge caution are labeled as op- Brooklyn Papers readers worried want to be worse off than we are By e-mail: [email protected] does he just want to make mon- The study concludes, “that the changes would not ponents of progress. Personally, I have consistently about style [“Ratner’s suburban right now. In the end, that now ey? Does he think that his mall result in significant adverse impact in neighborhood supported appropriate, contextual development and nightmare,” Vince DiMiceli, Feb. looks dubious. All letters must be signed and include on Atlantic was an improve- character” (page S-23 of the Executive Summary, DEIS). strongly encouraged economic growth as a CB2 7]. Those concerned that, even in We had hoped for some solid ment? I don’t think so and I Unfortunately, this assertion only applies to the member. Nevertheless, I also support the notion that Downtown Brooklyn, some peo- planning to emerge from this the writer’s home address and phone think most feel the same way. Downtown “core” study area containing just 1,200 meaningful planing requires that stakeholders un- ple will drive (as they do) and DEIS. Instead we were deceived number (only the writer’s neighborhood Do you believe anything can residents (many of whom the plan removes through derstand and accept the consequences of proposed compete for their parking spaces by the pretty wrapping — it be done to stop this or do you eminent domain, along with existing shops, school plans rather than a priori adopting them only to later are living in the wrong place. turned out that everything about and street name are published with the think that Brooklyn will become, and historic buildings). But no mention of the poten- learn the consequence. I see the re-development of this proposal, from the bite-sized as you put it, “a half-baked ver- tial change of the character of the neighborhoods of The borough president’s hearing on the Down- Downtown, in addition to the city investment to the half-baked letter). Letters may be edited and will sion of Manhattan”? the 150,000 who live adjacent to the “core.” town Brooklyn Plan is Feb. 18. slow turnaround of many resi- traffic and transit forecasts, not be returned. —Ian Crowley, Park Slope Biblically, we are admonished, “Where there is —Ken Diamondstone, CB2 member See LETTERS on page 16 February 14, 2004 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM BRZ 5 NOT JUST NETS 6 MONTHS OF ‘NOT JUST NETS’ COVERAGE AT WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM ‘Dribble-down’ theorist set to back Ratner’s Nets arena plan

By Deborah Kolben arena study to Ratner, made play in midtown Manhattan, — would attract many more The Brooklyn Papers several broad assumptions Zimbalist said vaguely that he people to live in New York. about the Nets coming to NEWS ANALYSIS was working with “various Neil DeMause, author of Call it the “dribble- Brooklyn — namely that a numbers” and would have to “Field of Schemes: How the down” theory, the founda- significant number of New “make an estimate as to what Great Stadium Swindle Turns tion of “Ratneromics.” Jersey fans would follow their at the intersection of Flatbush revenue in New Jersey and share [of New Jersey fans] Public Money Into Private Just as President Ronald team to Brooklyn, that a large and Atlantic avenues. moving it to New York.” would go to Brooklyn.” Profit,” has his doubts about Reagan had David Stockman number of New Yorkers at- “In normal circumstances, New Jersey fans, he added, Further asked how tax rev- Zimbalist’s Nets arena eco- THE NEW BROOKLYN to sell his “trickle-down” theo- tend the Nets games now and arenas do not have a positive and New Yorkers who spend enues could be factored in nomic forecast. ry, developer Brice Ratner has that the housing component of effect, but a tremendousness their dollars at the Continental given that most of the tax rev- “Do you really think that hired a noted sports economist Ratner’s development would fiscal drain,” Zimbalist told Airlines Arena will now travel enue generated by the arena anybody form Jersey will go to Zimbalist told The Papers tour the proposed arena site in — one who has regularly de- draw more people to New The Papers this week. and spend their money in will go to pay for its construc- games in Brooklyn?” asked De- he was still calculating the Prospect Heights and offered to scribed arenas and stadiums as York City. So what makes Ratner’s Brooklyn, generating more tax tion as well as the construc- Mause, who lives in Flatbush. numbers and couldn’t release hire him as a consultant. having no direct economic Ratner hired Zimbalist, a project different? revenue for the state and city. tion of surrounding office and “He is assuming that half a specific figure. “Mr. Zimbalist is one of the benefits on local economies, professor of economics at “This project will be differ- Asked what evidence he residential towers, Zimbalist the people who currently at- While DeMause said it was most respected experts on the no less — to help sell his plan Smith College, in Massachu- ent because tax revenue from had to show that large num- said simply, “Some of that tend Nets games would be a bit “offbeat” for Zimbalist to economics of arenas and to for a Downtown Brooklyn are- setts, who has written several the Nets that currently go to bers of New Jerseyans were money will come back to fi- coming to Brooklyn,” said work on a project like this, he have his input and support is na for the New Jersey Nets. books on sports economics, to New Jersey will go to New likely to follow the team that nance the project but not all of DeMause, who has discussed is eager to see the final results. extremely helpful,” said Rat- In a discussion with The conduct a study of the fiscal York,” he said. “You’re not deserted them across the river it.” the study with Zimbalist, and After seeing Zimbalist’s ner spokesman Barry Baum. Brooklyn Papers this week, impacts of the 19,000-seat creating a new team out of or, for that matter, how many Zimbalist also said the believes there are, and will be, name splashed across magazine Zimbalist is expected to de- Andrew Zimbalist, who next arena and office and residen- thin air, you’re moving a team New Yorkers currently schlep housing portion of the plan — far fewer interstate fans than and newspaper articles about liver his study to Ratner by mid- month will hand over his Nets tial complex he wants to build that currently generates a lot of to Jersey when the Knicks some 4,500 units are projected Zimbalist is assuming. the plan, Ratner invited him to March. — with Neil Sloane Beep’s ‘State of Boro’ Foes may sue focuses on Nets plan By Deborah Kolben 2001 to run for public advocate. chased a three-bedroom condominium in The Brooklyn Papers He recently defended the so-called the Atlantic Art Building, on Pacific A group of Prospect Heights resi- Williamsburg Seven, a group of residents Street, called the meeting with Siegel By Jotham Sederstrom dents fighting to save their homes arrested last year while protesting the “inspirational.” The Brooklyn Papers closing of Engine Company 212. “He opened people’s eyes to the seri- from condemnations that would Siegel was also instrumental in the ousness of what’s trying to be done,” During his State of the Borough make way for Bruce Ratner’s Nets formation of an all-civilian Civilian Goldstein said. address Sunday Borough President arena development have inter- Complaint Review Board and has repre- “It’s more than just people leaving Marty Markowitz touted Brooklyn’s viewed a noted civil liberties attor- sented several clients in police miscon- their homes. It is a civil rights issue and cultural renaissance and future as a ney to take up their cause. duct cases. the community needs to be involved,” he tourism hotspot while reminding an Norman Siegel, the former executive Daniel Goldstein, who recently pur- added. audience of about 500 that its director of the New York Civil Liberties schools are among the city’s most Union, who has championed victims of crowded and its auto-insurance rates police brutality and defended the right of among the nation’s highest. the Ku Klux Klan to protest in the city, may be gearing up to take on real estate But last month’s $300 million purchase mogul Ratner next. of the New Jersey Nets by developer Pol holds out hope “We’ve just begun,” Siegel told a Bruce Ratner was clearly the centerpiece group of nearly 100 Prospect Heights of his two-hour address, although the sub- residents who came out for a meet-and- ject wasn’t raised until halftime, when re- greet with the lawyer at an artist’s studio / Greg Mango / Greg tired Knicks and Nets star forward on Dean Street Wednesday night. of arena site bids Bernard King joined Markowitz for a “It’s not just about basketball and it’s staged pickup game before continuing on not just about the arena,” said Siegel, By Deborah Kolben with his stump speech. fielding questions from the audience. The Brooklyn Papers Markowitz scored a layup against the “The arena is the gimmick in his de- 6-foot-7 King in the Joseph Anzalone Papers The Brooklyn velopment plan for something larger,” Developer Bruce Ratner may have Theater at Edward R. Murrow High Borough President Marty Markowitz (left) greets Sen. Charles Schumer, of Park Siegel said, explaining that building the some competition for his planned School in Midwood. But a handful of Slope, during Markowitz’s State of the Borough address on Sunday. arena was merely a means for Ratner to Nets arena site, a city councilwoman those in attendance, who stand to be dis- get the state to condemn adjoining land. told Prospect Heights property own- placed by Ratner’s arena plan, booed The battle could take several years and ers this week. every mention of the Nets and said Mark- intermittently waved a yellow, 8-inch by Prospect Heights Action Coalition was the community must decide if it’s in it “The MTA is considering putting out a owitz was shooting from foul territory. 10-inch placard emblazoned with the posted to an e-mail group, telling people for the long haul, cautioned Siegel, who request for proposals,” said Councilwoman Callan / Tom “I will do everything in my power to words “Don’t Destroy our Homes.” A res- to restrain themselves. He estimated that said he could possibly challenge the con- Letitia James, referring to development make sure that as few people as possible ident of the Newswalk condominium, one about a dozen people from the coalition stitutionality of eminent domain. over the 11-acre stretch of Long Island Rail will be displaced, that any negative im- of the buildings surrounded by Ratner’s and other organizations attended the Ratner is proposing to construct a 22- Road storage yards running along Atlantic pacts are minimized and, most important- plan that will not be taken by eminent do- event. acre, Frank Gehry-designed arena, office Avenue east of Flatbush Avenue. ly, that they are treated with dignity and main, Puca said that some of the arena’s “They had decided not to have a loud, tower and residential village starting at James was speaking before a group of respect,” Markowitz said to applause most vocal opponents had planned to rally noisy protest,” said Vogel. “They had de- the intersection of Atlantic and Flatbush about 100 residents meeting Wednesday sprinkled with a few boos. at the event, but decided against it in favor cided to marshal their forces elsewhere. I avenues and stretching six blocks into night to discuss a potential lawsuit to block Papers File The Brooklyn “For 26 years, I have kept my promises of future endeavors. He declined to elabo- think they might have wanted to give their Prospect Heights. the arena plan. Bruce Ratner to Brooklynites. And I will keep this one, rate. people a day off.” The plan includes 17 buildings reach- She cited a “government source” as pro- too,” he said. “I don’t think this would have been the Save for the entertainment, which in- ing as high as 620 feet, dwarfing the viding her the information. me and expressed interest in developing Despite rumors that arena-plan protes- right way to go about it,” Puca said, cluded the Jackie Robinson Steppers — a nearby Williamsburgh Savings Bank The rail yards are the key component of commercial, residential and retail space for tors would be out in full force, a small adding that protesting at the event would 100-piece marching band that conspicu- tower. Ratner’s sweeping Atlantic Yards project, a local residents and wanted to know what holding pen outside of the school at 1600 have been disrespectful to some of ously played the Aretha Franklin hit, “R- A number of neighborhood groups $2.5 billion, Frank Gehry-designed profes- the process was,” she said. Ave. L remained empty for the entirety of Markowitz’s other talking points. E-S-P-E-C-T,” twice during the day — and residents are seeking to block the sional basketball arena flanked by soaring James declined to name the developers the event. Inside, activist Robert Puca and The smattering of vocal opposition was the event offered few surprises. plan, which would feature a 19,000-seat office towers and 4,500 residential units. but said they had “a record of building af- members of the Prospect Heights Action first unleashed when Sen. Charles Rather, much of the afternoon was a re- basketball arena to house his newly pur- The arena would house Ratner’s recent- fordable housing throughout the city.” Coalition and Brooklyn Vision were seat- Schumer, of Park Slope, praised Ratner hash of last year’s address, including the chased New Jersey Nets. ly purchased New Jersey Nets. Westchester Assemblyman Richard ed throughout the theater, adding to the and Markowitz for the $2.5 billion arena tagline, “Respect, it’s the Brooklyn atti- To build his complex, Ratner would Questions as to who owns the rights to Brodsky, who chairs the Committee on small chorus of boos. and residential and commercial village tude.” And much like last year, Markowitz also likely ask the state to use its powers build over the yards first surfaced last sum- Corporations, Authorities and Commis- “We prepared for it, certainly, and we plan. peppered his speech with the word “re- of eminent domain to seize the homes of mer when newspapers learned of Ratner’s sions, said it was too early to discuss a re- had a couple people” said Sharon Toomer, “They say, ‘Can one person change the spect,” which this year was uttered 26 approximately 850 people, including 400 plans to purchase the basketball team. quest for proposals. the borough president’s new director of world?’ Well, one person is going to times. residents of a homeless shelter, two re- Tom Kelly, a Metropolitan Transporta- “I don’t think that the decision-making communications. “But we didn’t expect change Brooklyn — that’s Marty Mar- The difference this time around was cently converted luxury condominium tion Authority (MTA) spokesman, denied process is yet understood,” said Brodsky too much.” kowitz.” that many of Markowitz’s dreams are buildings and one co-operative building. on Thursday that the agency had issued a who has aggressively campaigned for When King began speaking about the “I know some people might have a lit- inching closer to reality — from a plan to But neighbors are not willing to go request for proposals from developers and MTA reform. Nets’ anticipated move to his hometown, tle dissention,” Schumer said, but added dock Carnival Cruise Lines ships on the that easy or that fast. said the agency had no plans to do so. In addition to the LIRR tracks, Ratner’s a woman sitting near the front of the audi- that the development would create Brooklyn waterfront to snagging the bor- A group of homeowners have already The MTA is not required to request oth- plan would need the state to condemn more torium yelled, “U.S. Constitution.” When “10,000 jobs” and “3,000 to 4,000 units of ough’s first professional sports team since hired Manhattan attorney Jack Lester. If er proposals, he said, adding that once Rat- than two square blocks of private property. King politely replied, “I’m sorry, didn’t housing.” the Dodgers left after the 1957 season. Siegel were to come on board, he would ner submits his Atlantic Yards proposal, it It is not clear what role the city would play. hear you,” the woman repeated herself. James Vogel, a secretary for Brooklyn “The theme was respect for Brooklyn, represent the whole community, he said. would have to go before the full MTA “The question is will the governor “U.S. Constitution,” she said again. Vision, which serves as an umbrella or- but there was an undertone of ‘have re- A neighborhood decision on whether board for a vote. open the process … or will he grant fa- A mystified King continued with his ganization for block associations in the spect for Marty,’” said Vogel, who lives to hire Siegel was scheduled for the But James, a vocal opponent of the are- voritism to his law school class mate?” speech. Downtown Brooklyn area, said that days on Pacific Street between Fourth and Flat- weekend. na, said asking for proposals would “open James said, noting that Gov. George The opposition could have been worse, before the State of the Borough address, bush avenues, where, he said, Ratner Named executive director of the NY- up the process.” Pataki and Ratner attended Columbia said Puca, who sat in the fourth row, and an e-mail from someone within the plans to build a skyscraper. CLYU in 1985, Siegel stepped down in “A couple of developers have contacted Law School at the same time. Real estate brokers expect Tour center opens arena will up property values in Borough Hall By Deborah Kolben chewing gum, baseball caps and teddy bears. By Deborah Kolben ton Hill and Fort Greene, where three-story houses would not change if the project goes ahead. The Brooklyn Papers But while visitors may soon flock to the site, The Brooklyn Papers already sell for upwards of $1.5 million, the new When Ratner constructed both the Atlantic those arriving on the weekend will be disap- project could jack up prices even higher. Center mall and nearby Metrotech office campus Forget Bloomindales and the Empire pointed — the center is closed on Saturdays and As the controversy heats up over the con- In Park Slope, the colossal project will likely in Downtown Brooklyn, agents predicted they State Building. Sundays. That’s because it’s inside a city build- struction of a Frank Gehry-designed village drive prices up, said John Rutter, managing direc- would drive up property values. Tourists flocking to New York City will soon be ing, a Markowitz spokeswoman said, noting and professional basketball arena in Prospect tor for the Corcoran Group Park Slope — just as But Daniels said they ultimately had almost no crossing the East River in droves to discover the many of the details are still being worked out. Heights, there is one group that apparently the development on, and up-zoning of, Fourth effect. brownstones, boutiques and bistros of Brooklyn. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, most stands to benefit — property owners. Avenue has driven up prices of apartments on the “It’s like crystal ball gazing,” said Nancy A new, state-of-the-art tourism center at the foot attendees headed over to the first-ever NYC & “The long-term impact will be positive for mar- side streets between Fourth and Fifth avenues, McKieren, who runs her own real estate office in of Borough Hall — the first of its kind outside of Co. annual luncheon held outside Manhattan. ket values,” said Christopher Thomas, president of where a two-bedroom luxury apartment on Sackett Boerum Hill. “It all depends how the city plans it Manhattan — opened up for business Thursday. At the luncheon at the Brooklyn Marriott, William B. May Brooklyn, a large real estate firm Street is now selling for $955,000. — if the traffic is worked out, the subway station Packed with pamphlets detailing walks through Empire State Development Corporation Presi- with offices on Montague Street and Seventh Avenue. “This will increase values in Park Slope,” said planned out.” historic Fort Greene, shopping at the unique shops dent Charles Gargano announced plans for an Developer Bruce Ratner, who recently pur- Rutter, “as long as the infrastructure improves in While most agents agreed the project — espe- of Atlantic Avenue and galleries in hipster expansion of the Jacob Javits Convention Cen- chased the New Jersey Nets for $300 million, relation to what happens there.” cially with Gehry’s name attached to it — could Williamsburg, the new center will hopefully help ter on Manhattan’s west side and NYC &Co. wants to build 17 residential and commercial As part of the plan, Ratner intends to construct only send prices up, they also worried about the pull more of the 21 billion tourist dollars currently officials promised to promote tourism in the buildings centered around a professional basketball 4,500 units of housing, mostly near Vanderbilt increased traffic. spent citywide into the Borough of Kings. boroughs outside of Manhattan. arena at the intersection of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenue. So far there has not been any talk about “Traffic is already horrendous,” said McKieren. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Bor- But just as attention turned to boosting the avenues and extending into Prospect Heights. the addition of schools or traffic mitigation to han- Asked if the project could adversely affect qual- ough President Marty Markowitz, a driving borough, one of its great institutions is closing While it is not a done deal — Ratner still needs dle the tens of thousands of new residents and ity of life and thus drive prices down, Thomas force behind the tourism center, bragged about for good. a litany of approvals and faces a potential hurdle of commuters who would be brought to the area. pointed to the Manhattan neighborhoods of his beloved borough, touting the borough’s Joe Chirico, owner of Gage & Tollner, a lawsuits — property owners are busy speculating Eva Daniels has been selling real estate in Fort Greenwich Village and Chelsea. churches, cheesecake and Coney Island Cy- landmarked restaurant at 372 Fulton St., three on how the 22-acre project with office towers Greene for more than 20 years and says she doubts “Those are 19th-century period neighborhoods clones, Brooklyn’s minor-league baseball team. blocks from the tourism center, announced he reaching almost 60 stories tall might affect the sell- the project will have an adverse effect on property that coexist in the largest city in the country with “Brooklyn is the next great frontier for tourism would close the famed restaurant on Valentine’s ing prices of their homes. values, which started rising in the late 1990s when high-rise, non-contextual developments,” said expansion,” said Jonathan Tisch, chairman of the Day, after 125 years in business. Real estate agents say that at least in this respect, Manhattanites “discovered” the area. Thomas. city’s official tourism promoters, NYC & Co. The Brooklyn Tourism and Visitors Center, at the forecast is bright. Many residents are attracted to Fort Greene by “Yet neighborhoods maintain a character and I Staffed by volunteers trained by the con- 209 Joralemon St. near Court Street, is open In the already booming surrounding brownstone its relatively quiet, tree-lined streets, diversity and think that will continue to be true with Fort Greene, cierge at the New York Marriott Brooklyn, on Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm. neighborhoods of Boerum Hill, Park Slope, Clin- sense of community, Daniels said, all things she Clinton Hill and Prospect Heights.” Adams Street, the center sells Brooklyn T-shirts, For more information call (718) 802-3846. 6 BRZ THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM February 14, 2004

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BOOKS That’s amore Whether you’re looking for a last-minute Valen- tine’s Day gift for that special guy, or just looking for a few laughs, actor Steve Schirripa’s latest book, “AGoomba’s Book of Love” fits the bill. To write “Book of Love,” Schirripa teamed up again with co-author Charles Fleming, who as- sisted him with his best- selling first book, “A Goomba’s Guide to Life,” also published by Clarkson Potter. “Book of Love” has more be- hind-the-scenes anec- dotes from Schirripa’s work on HBO’s “The Sopranos” series and (718) 834-9350 The Brooklyn Papers’ essential guide to the Borough of Kings February 14, 2004 loving recollections of his time served as a rabble-rousing youth in Benson- hurst. “AGoomba’s Book of Love” ($23) is available in local bookstores now. — Lisa J. Curtis

THEATER ‘Head’s up The National Theater of the United States of America has extended its run of “What’s That on My Head!?!” at DUMBO’s NEST Arts complex until Feb. 29. “We have been turning people away every

/ Jori Klein night,” founding member Yehuda Duenyaf told GO Brooklyn. The seating capacity of the ride designed by the company is 30, and because of the nature of the show, there’s no standing room. Duenyaf believes the show’s popularity is mostly

The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn due to “word of mouth.” “We’ve had a couple of reviews,” he said, including one in the Jan. 24 edition of GO Brooklyn. “People are walking away from the show very provoked, and they want their friends to see it.” The show pro- Bawdy in vokes, said Duen- yaf, because it stimulates on dif- ferent levels. “It’s a spectacle and there’s a strong intellectual concept, as well. There are many different points of view.” After February, NTUSA may extend the play again, Brooklyn all the way to July; that’s how long the company has the space. (And there is only one actor who would have to leave because of previous commitments.) “Everyone that’s involved is very dedicated,” said Duenyaf. “That’s another thing audiences like. Burlesque is back, and it may They’re seeing a group of people that’s very excited about what they’re doing. That’s refreshing.” “What’s That on My Head!?!” plays through Feb. be what saves dance from itself 29, Thursdays through Sundays, at 8 pm. Tickets are $15. The NEST arts complex is located at 88 Front By Ed Beeson blows out its candle and goes offstage. The St. at Washington Street in DUMBO. For reserva- for The Brooklyn Papers woman is left frozen in the mirror as the cur- tions, call (212) 615-6607. — Paulanne Simmons tains close. ime to dust off grandma’s old pasties, While cosmopolitan audiences across the darling. That bawdy and ribald men’s city have settled into the revival of burlesque, Tentertainment called burlesque is back Brooklyn crowds are the ones who see the THEATER … in Brooklyn. genre’s cutting edge. For more than two But the rules have changed this time years, burlesque has had a consistent home at around. Galapagos, a performing arts space in

No longer is burlesque the domain of un- Williamsburg, and until recently, at Low, a / Jori Klein desired old men who drool over the young lounge below the restaurant Rice in DUM- Just ducky lasses bedecked with glitter, mascara and BO. Promoters at both venues say they want feathers. Now it’s to give burlesquers a The Impact Theatre’s newest production is Hen- women who run the space in which to toy rik Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck,” directed by David

show and catcall from NIGHTLIFE with their creativity Papers The Brooklyn Greenwood. the audience. It’s and explore the (Top Left) Dancer Harvest Moon demonstrates her admirable flexibility during a perform- Considered one of Ibsen’s most complex dramas, women who found Galapagos Art Space presents free Mon- medium’s potential. the play is about two old school friends, Hjalmar day Evening Burlesque with Polly Peabody, Miss ance at Williamsburg’s Galapagos on Feb. 9. (Above) Backstage, performer Veronika Sweet the medium languish- Saturn and others on Feb. 16 at 9:30 pm and “It’s more experi- adjusts her costume. Ekdal, who believes he is about to make a great in- ing on dusty film Galapagos Floating Vaudeville, with host Von mental in Brooklyn,” vention, and Gregers Werle, who is determined to reels at cult video Von Von, on Feb. 20, from 10 pm to 1 am. says Robert Elmes, free his friend from all such illusions. Vaudeville admission is $5. Galapagos is located stores, and it’s women at 70 North Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in founder and director called “The Cello.” golden era, the mid-20th century. Miss Dirty Greenwood, who was assistant director of who reinvented it as a Williamsburg. For more information, call (718) of Galapagos, which “Brooklyn audiences are a lot more so- Martini’s best known piece is her fan dance. Boerum Hill Arts postmodern perform- 782-5188 or visit www.galapagosartspace.com. hosts a burlesque phisticated than any of the ones you see in The World Famous *BOB*, of Greenpoint, Center’s production Boudoir Bar presents burlesque weekly. ance art. Upcoming schedules were not available at show on Monday Manhattan,” says Hourihan, a Williamsburg who calls herself “a female female-imperson- of “Steel Magnolias” It’s women, and press time. Boudoir Bar is located at 273 nights, regularly star- resident. “The Manhattan audience, I don’t ator,” performs a classic act in which she in May 2002, told one or two men, who Smith St. at Sackett Street in Carroll Gardens. ring the Bombshell! know where they’re from. Maybe from Jer- plays a drag queen. GO Brooklyn, “[‘The For more information, call (718) 624-8878 or use its hyperactive visit www.eastendensemble.com. Girls, Selena Vixen sey, I don’t know.” For Lady Ace, it’s something more hard Wild Duck’] mixes and short format not Coney Island U.S.A. will present “Bur- and others, and on Not that burlesque has grown elite or pre- rock. As layers of her gaudy green outfit kitchen sink realism just to show some lesque at the Beach” on most Fridays from Friday nights, a tentious with age. Fun is still its operative slunk off her body during a recent solo show mid-May to mid-September. Schedules to be with a fair amount of skin, but to tell a tale, announced. For more information, call (718) vaudeville revue that word — fun for the audience, and fun for the in the East Village, Lady Ace winked and symbolic language act out a post-feminist 372-5159 or visit www.coneyisland.com. also features bur- performers to dress-up in homemade haute snapped Polaroid photos of herself and flung and references. It critique of sexuality lesque. Because of couture and fun to take it off. them into the audience with audacious doesn’t really have a or do something so Brooklyn’s lower “It’s fun,” concurs Jo Weldon, who began pomp. In the background boomed the hero or a villain, just absurd that it stuns and amuses the audience. rents, venues are more laid back, Elmes says, to perform as Jo Boobs in 1998, after she trance-like “Press Darlings,” by ’80s New a bunch of human This is “neo-burlesque,” says one of its and they don’t have to cram people in for saw friends take up burlesque. Waver Adam Ant. beings doing the best stars, Selena Vixen, aka Catherine Hourihan. two performances a night. “I thought, ‘Oh, they’re amusing them- “She’s gregarious, outgoing, funny, likes thing they can with For example, there’s the Bombshell! Girls, “In the city, you’re going to see something selves. I want to do that.’” to make fun of herself, overtly sexual, clever the world view they have acquired.” the burlesque duo of Lady Ace and Ms. Tick- that’s right down the middle, not offending After 15 years as a stripper, Weldon says — hopefully,” Anna Curtis says of her on- The production will try to keep the period flavor, le. Their signature piece, called “Mirror,” anybody, not stepping on anybody’s toes, she found something therapeutic in the less stage Lady Ace alter-ego. said Greenwood. which can be seen on their Web site leaving a grin instead of a smile,” says Elmes. serious and less lonely world of striptease. “Really, really, she’s just me,” says Curtis. “We want the audience to feel that they are back in (www.thebombshellgirls.com), is a jarring, Galapagos, with its somber atmosphere lit “There’s no money stare in burlesque,” “Although normally I don’t take my clothes 19th century Norway, even though many of the themes but memorable act. In it, a young woman by a tapestry of reds, black cherry and blood she says, referring to that salacious stare off in front of my friends when I’m talking to are totally current: the way truth is perceived different- dressed in old-fashioned pajamas holds a vo- orange with the occasional sapphire sewn in, strippers wear to coax bigger tips from their them.” ly by different people and the issue of how to help peo- tive candle on a darkened stage. She’s admir- seeks more to inspire. Because Galapagos’ patrons. “And if it’s there, then it’s a joke.” Ariana Smart, a former Low manager, ple without hurting them at the same time.” ing her reflection in a full-length mirror and audiences are more likely artists themselves, But the key to a successful burlesquer lies tapped that energy to drive her weekly bur- “The Wild Duck” opens Feb. 19 and continues her reflection admires her back. She presents they seem to respond to the more nuanced in her personality. Although there’s no boo- lesque shows, at which Curtis and more than through Feb. 29, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 it a rose and then slowly strips to pasties and and imaginative burlesque, Elmes says. ing in New York burlesque — that’s just im- a dozen others regularly performed. pm, and Sundays at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $15, $12 a bikini bottom spun from flowers. Her re- They’re the only audience for whom polite — it’s clear that the best acts are the “I wanted the burlesque at Low to kind of seniors and students. The Impact Theatre is located flection copies every move. But once she Hourihan performs her most conceptual ones in which the star ladles on the presence, erupt out of the general hubbub,” Smart at 190 Underhill Ave. between Sterling Place and turns her back, the reflection claws her shoul- piece, “Instrument,” which was inspired by the wit, the elan. writes in an e-mail from India. “I wanted a St. Johns Place in Prospect Heights. For reserva- der and pulls the woman through the frame, Man Ray’s photograph of a female nude Some draw inspiration from burlesque’s See BURLESQUE on page 13 tions, call (718) 390-7163. — Paulanne Simmons

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BROOKLYN Neighborhood Chestnut’s Bites Dining Guide This week: roasting BENSONHURST Smith Street chef David Wurth Alba Pastry Shop 7001 18th Ave. at 70th Street, (718) 232-2122, can even make liver taste good www.albapastry.com (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Cookies by the pound: $7.95-$12.95. By Tina Barry of smoked scallops and fingerling pota- Alba’s owners boast that their bakery has been “inter- for The Brooklyn Papers nationally famous for four generations.” Indeed, the toes in a hot mustard sauce will make

bakery has been serving tasty Italian sweets since 1932. Mango / Greg you forget them quickly. I’ve never eat- They offer a colorful array of pastries from sugar-glazed n Smith Street, where moderately en a smoked scallop. Smoked salmon, struffoli to pignoli macaroons to dozens of homemade cakes and cookies drizzled in chocolate and nuts. priced bistros are the norm, Chest- of course; oysters, yes; and mussels, too, nut, which opened in November, but smoked scallops were something “Per la buona salute!” (“for the health-conscious”), O Alba even offers an entire sugar-free menu including stands out as an original. new.

cheesecake, cookies and biscuits. If you happen to visit Papers The Brooklyn The brainchild of co-owners Peter Wurth uses dry sea scallops, not the Alba when they’re in stock, you may even be able to purchase a bag of scrumptious imported Italian con- Vocalist Caterina Erba sings to guests Miscikoski and Susan Daily is unlike kind found in supermarkets and some fetti, also known as candied Jordan almonds. at da’Tommaso. some of its neighbors that try to repli- fish markets that are injected with water cate French bistros right down to the and are too moist to form a proper crust. Caffe Roma balloon. It is immediately removed from the oven, cut zinc mirrors and steak frites, or elfin His are large and smoked over black tea 2001 Stillwell Ave. at Avenue T, (718) 372-4550, open in the middle, and filled with tomato sauce, villages with dining areas marked Meat until they have the rusty, smoky patina (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $8-$21. anchovies, onions, and basil. It is then returned to the Loaf Lane. of a raku-fired pot. The exterior of the What makes Caffe Roma so unique is that they offer two oven for a few minutes to bake and comes out ready different cuisines, AND they have a chef for each one. to devour. Named for the warmly hued wood scallop becomes crisp and takes on a

used for the cafe’s floor and bar, Chest- deep, dusky flavor, while the interior / Jori Klein Chef Ziki cooks the traditional Russian cuisine, while On top of the plentiful list of brick-oven pizzas, Il Chef Melina cooks the traditional Italian dishes. Colosseo offers an array of pastas, meat and seafood nut is a simple yet elegant space that stays sweet and as creamy as a marsh- Chalahach, a favorite among Caffe Roma’s customers, is dishes. Homemade gelato, cheesecake and tiramisu makes the perfect backdrop for chef mallow. Alight sauce made spicy with a plate of four pieces of succulent lamb smothered in keep customers noshing until closing. David Wurth’s rustic menu. dry mustard, complements the scallops Ziki’s secret sauce with a choice of potato or vegetables. Wurth has previously worked at and is delicious enough to eat on its Those who opt for Italian love Melina’s creamy, herbed John’s Deli fettuccini Alfredo. Inside Caffe Roma, you feel as if you 2033 Stillwell Ave. at 86th Street, (718) 372-7481, Savoy, in Manhattan, a restaurant that own. The fingerling potatoes make a Papers The Brooklyn have left the 21st century. The tables are draped in Sandwiches: $2.75-$6.50. has become a clearing-house for quiet partner that, when bitten into after The big apple: The apple cobbler dessert, with coffee served in a French red, white and green cloth while the mirrored walls are Brooklyn culinary a bite of scallop, You cannot come to Bensonhurst without visiting press, at Chestnut restaurant on Smith Street. covered in intricately designed curtains tied tightly John’s Deli. Besides taste, you do not want to miss the talent. His cook- throw the flavor of with golden silk ropes. Caffe Roma is warm, yet mys- excitement. The walls are covered with photos ranging terious, the perfect place to hang your hat for an inti- from historical Brooklyn, to famous visitors, to typical, ing brings a pa- DINING the shellfish into mate and relaxing evening. lette of bold fla- high relief. Nothing is better with liver than pastry chef, as well, which is why the satisfied deli patrons. Customers enjoy fresh deli Chestnut (271 Smith St. between De- meats and cheese, hot or cold, layered on heroes. vors to the table. Graw and Sackett streets in Carroll Gar- Less dazzling mashed potatoes, and the chunky desserts reflect the same simple yet spe- Columbus Restaurant Perhaps the most famous is the “roast beef special” dens) accepts Visa and MasterCard. En- piled high with hot roast beef, melted mozzarella, Bacon, red wine then the scallops, mound gilding the plate were enriched cial quality reflected in the entrees: fig and Delicatessen and cabbage make trees: $8-$19. Chestnut serves dinner yet equally enjoy- with the earthy aroma of parsnips. jam is paired with Maytag blue cheese. sauteed onions and brown gravy, warmed to perfec- Tuesdays through Sundays. Closed Mon- 6610 18th Ave. at 66th Street, (718) 236-8623, tion. On Friday’s, John’s Deli offers weekly fish specials a presence in his days. For reservations, call (718) 243-0049. able, was a soul- You’re probably wondering why a Homemade ice cream changes nightly. (Cash only), Entrees: $2.95-$6.95. of shrimp, calamari and fish fillets, ranging from $4.95 dishes. He has warming soup dish that so many people instinctively One evening’s offering was caramel ice This is a real deli restaurant that smells like pickles to $10.95. But you better get there early on Fridays, when you walk in and serves the best thin-sliced turkey advises co-owner Lenny, because “we always sell out great affection for right out of a pass on garners such praise. When done cream served with caramel sauce; but club sandwich you ever tasted. The no-frills decor is before the days ends!” rich meat like duck breast and rib-eye Bruegel painting. The combination of properly, as it is at Chestnut, liver — there’s also a chocolate cake; a plate of much improved by having a cheerful, pleasant wait- steak, and anyone who can do what he meaty stock, crisp nuggets of salty- yes, liver — is inspiring. macaroons, chocolate, dried fruit and staff. Columbus specializes in corned beef and pastra- L&B Spumoni Gardens does with liver — he has two varieties sweet bacon, tender chunks of butternut I’ve had sea bass a hundred different nuts; and a delectable apple cobbler mi sandwiches, and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner 2725 86th St. at West 10th Street, (718) 372-8400, at great, low prices. on the menu, a chunky chicken liver ap- squash and mild flavored kale, is peas- ways, but never with an olive tapenade. with a crown of crisp, cake-like topping www.spumonigardens.com, (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa with $10 minimum), Pizzas: $16 (half square, 16 petizer with apples that’s spread on toast ant food gussied up with a dollop of an- Wurth sprinkles the filet with sea salt and and a hefty dollop of tart Zabaglione da’ Tommaso slices), $30 (whole square, 24 slices). and a delectably piquant calf’s liver en- cho chile-laced butter. pan fries until the skin is brittle. With a custard that did a little two-step with the 1464 86th St. at Bay Eighth Street, (718) 236-9883 The landmark Spumoni Gardens was founded by tree — deserves the kind of following On the list of specials was pan-seared smear of tapenade made from South winy apples. (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $10.50-$26.95. Ludovico Barbati in 1939 and has been family owned he’s already brought to Chestnut. calf’s liver. American Alfonso olives that are oily and Coffee and tea are served in individual This polished Italian restaurant has been serving Ben- and operated from the beginning. Brooklynites from sonhurst for more than 35 years. Owner and chef every neighborhood return here over and over again Adinner begins with an innovative I know, I know, but order it with an not too sharp, the fish tastes even fresher French presses — (two-cup glass cylin- Tommaso Verdillo offers a mouthwatering menu fea- for their unique, saucy square and round pizzas and starter that sets the tone for the meal. On open mind. and sweeter; the olive paste more pun- ders with a screen on top that is pushed to turing appetizers such as frutta di mar caldo for two their fresh tasting Italian ice flavors. The Italian ices and a round, silver tray, is a small dish of Wurth’s rendition bears no resem- gent and salty. Adding slices of unripe, the bottom once the grounds or tealeaves (half lobster, sea scallops, shrimp and clams in garlic spumoni that “grandpa” sold off his horse-drawn sauce) and fresh foie gras sauteed with orange peel wagon are still the same. Choose to eat your pizza with house-made, not too spicy, not too sweet blance to the leathery, odiferous versions fried plantains to the plate didn’t work have steeped). I’m not sure the presses and Calabrese onions. There is something for every- the throngs on outdoor picnic tables or go inside for sliced pickles, that, in their unassuming served in diners or at childhood tables. — they were almost flavorless and did- create a better cup of coffee or tea, but one on his equally extensive entree menu that features dinner at the full-service restaurant. way, may be the finest amuse bouche to The impeccably fresh liver is purchased n’t contribute much visually. they make an attractive presentation. pastas, fish and meat dishes. Da’ Tommaso offers an hit Brooklyn tables. With the pickles from an organic farm in Vermont. Searing The two pastas offered during my On a freezing January night when exhaustive list of wines from Italy as well as wines from Outback Steakhouse the United States, France, Spain and elsewhere. come a large chunk of chewy, country the liver quickly gives it a crisp crust and visit were good examples of Wurth’s icy rain swirled down Smith Street and 1475 86th St. at 15th Avenue, (718) 837-7200, www.outback.com, (AmEx, Disc, MC, V), Entrees: bread and a saucer of soft butter flecked a mousse-like center. Sauteed apples and fondness for humble ingredients: cut through heavy parkas, Chestnut, DeBal Restaurant $8.99-$30.99. with chives and fennel seeds, then driz- caramelized onions add sweetness, strips spaghetti with Gorgonzola cheese, cab- just two months old, had all 16 tables 1772 86th St. at 18th Avenue, (718) 834-9471, It seems ludicrous, but it’s true. The Australian steak zled with extra virgin olive oil. of smoky bacon lend saltiness, and a bage and celery, and rutabaga ravioli full and turning over. (MC, V) Entrees: $10.25-$25. purveyor opened one of its suburban shopping center- As amusing and delicious as you’ll sauce of reduced veal stock and a touch with peppers and Serrano ham. That’s what happens when there’s an At DeBal, a cozy, serene retreat from the outside style eateries in Bensonhurst along with a giant park- world, the aroma of owner and chef Danny Debal’s ing lot out front. Home of the enormous, deep-fried find the bread and pickles, the appetizer of mustard is luxuriously buttery. Wurth functions as the restaurant’s original in the kitchen. homemade pasta sauce greets hungry patrons upon “bloomin’ onion” appetizer, the eatery specializes in entering. Mirrors decorated with white palm trees and 12-ounce, center-cut sirloin. There is lighter fare avail- ocean views and a back wall waterfall adorn DeBal able such as lobster tails and salads, not to mention Restaurant. Everything from the sauce to the olive oil the children’s menu, aka the “Joey Menu.” to the mozzarella at DeBal is fresh. Try the veal Parmesan, a tender piece of veal served over linguini, Shiki Restaurant Java Joes covered in DeBal’s steaming sauce and melted moz- zarella, a favorite of regulars. For a hearty appetite, a 1863-1867 86th St. at 18th Avenue, (718) 837- complete dinner including appetizer, pasta, entree 1586, (AmEx, Disc, MC, V) Entrees: $8.95-$16.95. Finding a cafe with small-town fla- croissant bread pudding, and uses and coffee or tea can be enjoyed for only $19.95. At Shiki, customers have choices from private rooms to vor has become increasingly difficult freshly ground almond flour in her ba- traditional Japanese-style tables to Hibachi-style din- ing. While a rock sculptured waterfall babbles in the with megagrinders like Starbucks nana quince cake. Il Colosseo center of the main dining room and traditional nudging out the competition. For weekend brunch, Billyburg resi- 7704 18th Ave. at 77th Street, (718) 234-3663, Japanese music plays quietly in the background, cus- Partners Noel Hennessy, Sean Mc- dents can laze over a cup of hot cocoa (Disc, MC, V) Entrees: $7-$20.50. tomers relax. Nanney and Jeremy McMillon, fellow made with Belgian chocolate and a dish The aroma emanating from the brick oven tucked in The most popular experience is Hibachi-style dining. the back corner of Il Colosseo will reel you in. The There, the visiting party sits around a large grill and Spokane, Wash., natives, are deter- of baked eggs with fresh rosemary and selection of brick-oven pizzas is even more enticing. enjoys the entertainment Shiki chefs offer while mined to put an end to that — at least goat cheese. From the classic Margherita, layered with tomato preparing chicken, steak or vegetables among other in their Williamsburg neighborhood. In a couple of months the partners’ sauce and mozzarella to the “Inferno Piccante,” a mouth-watering meals. While the grill sizzles, the chefs blend of tomato sauce, capers, cheese, anchovies, chop, toss and saute your entire meal right before In September, the trio opened St. He- next venture, The Saved Gallery, a col- oregano, and garlic, this is heaven for pizza lovers. your eyes. Shiki has six chefs so that no customer is len Cafe (named for Washington lection of old and new furniture, and The “Schiacciata” is a favorite among customers. The ever left waiting long. Shiki also offers fresh sushi and State’s Mount St. Helens) where cof- arts and crafts, will open in a storefront dough is placed in the brick oven so that it rises like a daily specials. fee, they say, is “made the right way.” nearby. Coffee “that just tastes right” Tenzan “Coffee should be appreciated the will be served to shoppers. 7116 18th Ave. at 71st Street, (718) 621-3238, way dessert or a glass of wine is en- St. Helen Cafe (150 Wythe Ave.

For more reviews, go to / David Batt (AmEx, Disc, MC, V) Entrees: $9.95-$17.95. joyed,” says Hennessy. between North Seventh and North The gleaming wood and intimate tables make eating at To ensure that what they offer “is Eighth streets in Williamsburg) ac- Tenzan an enjoyable experience. Sit at one of the tradi- something worth $3 a cup,” they take cepts cash only. Coffee: $2-$4; sand- tional Japanese tables, shoes off, atop a silk-screened pillow. Tenzan offers weekly specials prepared by Chef great care with brewing coffee and wiches: $6-9; desserts $5-$6. The Remon Niu. One of his specialties, and a favorite among steaming milk until it reaches the tex- cafe is open 8:30 am –10 pm, Mon- Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American customers, is the crispy salmon panabo, a fresh piece of Papers The Brooklyn ture of “velvet.” day through Friday, and 10 am-10 Express, DC= Diner’s Club, Disc= Discover salmon that is fried in pineapple miso sauce. The result: Mountain of treats: At St. Helen Cafe in Williamsburg, a latte and plate Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card a crispy outer layer, coating a soft and flaky, spicy piece Veronica Schwartz’s desserts make a pm, Saturday and Sunday. For further of succulent salmon on the inside. teeming with fresh-baked croissants with honey glaze, a chocolate rasp- worthy partner to the house specialty. information, call (718) 302-1197. berry almond flour muffin, assorted bon bons, tea cookies and fruit. She bakes croissants for her chocolate — Tina Barry

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So, an evening of all from Verdi’s classic opera “La Travi- ginia Woolf. ata” and contemporary composer This weekend, the 51-year-old au- Steve Reich’s “Eight Lines,” two thor and Brooklyn College professor, works that rarely, if ever, have shared a Cincinnati native, will be the focus MUSIC the same stage. But to Cunningham, of a Brooklyn Philharmonic concert The Brooklyn Philharmonic and both Verdi and Reich are equally im- titled “Words and Music.” The Phil- author Michael Cunningham per- portant. form “Words and Music” at the harmonic program is an unusual one, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, “Any music that involves a sus- juxtaposing excerpts from Cunning- 30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place tained and intense emotion is useful ham’s novels (which the author will in Fort Greene, Feb. 14 at 8 pm. and is inspiring to me,” he notes, Tickets are $20, $40 and $55. Tick- read), with the orchestra, led by con- ets are available by logging on to “whether it’s ‘La Traviata,’ which is ductor William Eddins, performing www.brooklynphilharmonic.org. For nothing but emotion, or ‘Eight Lines,’ music that either inspired or appears more information, call (718) 622-5555. which is much more abstract but Celebrate in his works’ narratives. equally penetrating to me, and full of “It’s an attempt to blur the lines a a kind of force that I feel in Verdi’s little bit among three different art that music coupled with some short music as well.” Valentine’s Day forms — movies, music and litera- readings from my novels was just too As for Franz Schubert, whose ture,” Cunningham explains in an good an offer to turn down.” haunting “Death and the Maiden” Saturday, February 14th exclusive interview with GO Brook- Glass’ score — which earned an quartet will be heard in an orchestra- Big man on campus: Brooklyn College professor and author Michael lyn from his Manhattan home. “The Oscar nomination — is represented tion by Gustav Mahler, Cunningham in an Elegant and Romantic setting reason, of course, is that none of this by “ASuite from ‘The Hours,’”relates an epiphany of sorts, associat- Cunningham will read from his works as part of the Brooklyn Philhar- comes out of nowhere. Not only which is, in everything but name, a ed with hearing Schubert’s music monic’s Feb. 14 “Words and Music” program. with a fireplace, live piano music does music come from other music piano concerto in three movements. while writing. and books evolve out of other books, The piece is a commission from the “When I was trying to write about sadness made it possible for me to going to want to make this into a and a special à la carte Valentine but books can also evolve out of mu- Brooklyn Philharmonic and the Mil- Virginia Woolf in ‘The Hours’ — write that scene. I owe it all to Schu- movie,’” he says with a laugh. “I was menu featuring a unique sic.” waukee Symphony, and long-time most particularly when I was writing bert.” wrong.” Cunningham’s work is Exhibit A. Glass collaborator Michael Reisman about the day of her death — I was Even after the acclaim for both the Now that he’s conquered both Valentine dessert. In addition to “The Hours,” his other will perform the demanding solo having a very hard time doing it, try- novel and the movie “The Hours,” page and screen, all that is left is the novels are 1990’s “AHome at thepart. ing to imagine an intensely private Cunningham still finds it hard to be- stage. Marco Polo Ristorante End of the World” and 1995’s “Flesh Cunningham, who often listens to moment in the life of a real person,” lieve that a novel that explores the “It will be my first appearance on and Blood” (all published by Farrar Glass’ music while writing, was he explains. “I didn’t want to be parallel lives of three very different the BAM Opera House stage,” Cun- 345 Court St. (corner of Union) Straus & Giroux). He freely admits thrilled that Glass was enlisted to lurid or gratuitous. 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Enter music concert of Brian, Orrego- Eastern Parkway. (718) 638-5000. • Open 7 days, noon - 11pm park at Parkside and Ocean avenues. Salas, Schumann and Beach. $35. LIBRARY EVENT: Brooklyn Public Library, (718) 287-6431. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) Central branch, hosts a Black History Also at 99 Lexington Ave. (27th St.) • (212) 725-5558 624-2083. Month event. Kids are invited to PERFORMANCE SUMMER PARTY: Let’s pretend it’s a “Make and Shake Rattle Workshop.” LIU: Long Island University presents different season. Party celebrates Make gourd instruments and then “Wit,” a drama about an English pro- spirit of summer. Live music. $10. 8 play music. 1 pm. Grand Army Plaza. fessor who has been diagnosed with pm. South Oxford Space, 138 South (718) 230-2100. Free. terminal ovarian cancer. $12. 2 pm. Oxford St. (718) 638-0384. BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Humanities Building, Flatbush GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: Mike Errico Early Learner Workshop hosts “The Did you know... Avenue Extension and DeKalb sings. $8. 8 pm. 70 North Sixth St. Amazing Castle.” $4, free for mem- Avenue. (718) 488-1089. (718) 782-5188. bers. 11 am to 12:30 pm. Also, SWORD DANCE FEST: 19th annual IMPACT THEATER: presents Henrik “Japan and Nature.” 3 pm to 5 pm. event sponsored by Half Moon Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck.” $15, $12 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. Sword. 3 pm. Brooklyn Public Library, seniors and children. 8 pm. 190 MUSICAL: Brooklyn Family Theater Brooklyn Heights branch, 280 Underhill Ave. (718) 390-7163. presents “You’re a Good Man, Cadman Plaza West. (800) 431-2133, BARBES BAR: presents The Oscar Charlie Brown.” Appropriate for ages ext. 231. Free. Noriega Trio. No cover. 9 pm. 376 4 and up. $12. 4 pm and 8 pm. 1012 HOLIDAY GALA: Valentine event host- Ninth St. (718) 965-9177. Eighth Ave. (718) 670-7205. ed by Inner Act Productions. Activities include silent auction, per- OTHER BRIC Studio presents a performance by the Urban Bush Women on BOOK SALE: at Park Slope United formances from a variety of artists FRI, FEB 20 and more. $50. 7 pm to 10:30 pm. Feb. 14 at 8 pm. Methodist Church. 9 am to 4 pm. ART/ NY Building, 138 South Oxford BAMCINEMATEK: presents The Best Sixth Avenue at Eighth Street. (718) St. (718) 230-1323. of the African Diaspora Film 788-3306. BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber 2100. Free. POET READING: The Phoenix House Festival, a selection of independent MEET THE WRITERS: NY Transit music concert of Mendelssohn and RECEPTION: Hogar Collection presents Poetry Workshop invites poets to films from around the world. Today: Museum presents writer Randy Mozart. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry painting, photography, sculptures read from their works. Open only to comedy “Tasuma” (2003). 4:30 pm. Kennedy in a talk about his subway Landing. (718) 624-2083. and furniture by a variety of artists. 6 poets. 2 pm to 4 pm. 50 Jay St. Call Also, “Afro-Punk: The Rock and Roll column in the NY Times. Included in BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music pm to 7 pm. 111 Grand St. (718) to arrange time for reading. (917) Nigger Experience” (2003). 6:50 admission of $5. 1:30 pm. Corner of presents Shakespeare’s “Pericles,” 388-5022. Free. 559-1576. pm. Additionally, “The Tracker” Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street. (718) 694-1600. directed by Bartlett Sher. $60, $40, READING: Al Dente Production pres- AUTHOR TALK: Brooklyn Public (2003). 9:30 pm. $10 per film. 30 $25. 7:30 pm. Harvey Theater, 651 ents a reading of Kobun Kaluza’s “St. Library, Central branch, presents Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. AFTERNOON OF POETRY: Brooklyn ...there is a great restaurant in your neighborhood Fulton St. Also, Brooklyn Philhar- Valentine and the Wildebeest,” a author Eva Hoffman, reading from RECEPTION: Safe-T-Gallery presents the Public Library, Central branch, hosts a monic presents Pulitzer Prize win- romantic comedy. No cover. 6 pm. her book “After Such Knowledge: work of R. Wayne Parsons poetry reading with author and actor serving brunch, dinner and late night? ning author Michael Cunningham in Barbes Bar, 376 Ninth St. (718) 965- Memory, History and the Aftermath “Monuments to JMC and Other Bob McNeil. 2 pm. Grand Army “Words and Music.” He reads from 9177. of the Holocaust.” 4 pm. Grand Stories.” 6 pm to 8 pm. 134 Bayard Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. ...our patio garden room is his novels accompanied by music SINGLES EVENT: Music, food and Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. St. (718) 782-5920. Free. PERENNIAL TALK: Brooklyn Botanic ...our patio garden room is which inspired his writings. Program social reception hosted by First READING: Black and White Gallery BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber Garden hosts a talk on the introduc- available for private parties? includes works by Verdi, Schubert, Evangelical Free Church. Joel and presents “Stories of Collaboration” music concert of Brian, Orrego-Salas, tion to perennials. $28, $25 members. Reich and Glass. $55, $40, $20. 8 Carol Silberman of Tenderhearted with Komar and Melamid. 4 pm to 6 Schumann and Beach. $35. 7:30 pm. 2 pm to 4 pm. 1000 Washington Ave. pm. Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. Ministries are guest speakers. 7 pm. pm. 483 Driggs Ave. (718) 599-8775. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) 624-2083. (718) 623-7220. (718) 636-4100. 6501 Sixth Ave. (718) 836-0029. Free. GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: Music and BAMCINEMATEK: presents The Best of 755 Dean Street (at Underhill) HEIGHTS PLAYERS: presents Wendy Free. READING: Spiral Thought Magazine theatrics with A Moving Sound the African Diaspora Film Festival, a Wasserstein’s comedy “The Sisters SUPERFINE: Annual Valentine’s Day hosts a spoken word performance of Theater. $9. 8 pm. Also, Floating selection of independent films from (718) 638-3326 Rosensweig.” $12, $10 seniors and event. Everyone is invited to wear original poetry and prose. 6 pm to 8 Vaudeville with host Von Von Von. $5. around the world. Today: “Coming to children. 7:30 pm. 26 Willow Place. red. $10 cover. 7:30 pm. Call. 63 pm. The Fall Cafe, 307 Smith St. (718) 10 pm to 1 am. 70 North Sixth St. England” (2003). 2 pm. Also, “Rage (718) 237-2752. York St. (718) 243-9005. 832-2310. Free. (718) 782-5188. and Discipline” (2003). 5:45 pm. “Tattoo Bar” (2000). 9:10 pm. $10 ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: presents Syd FILM FEST: Brooklyn Heights Jewish FILM: Brooklyn Underground presents SKATE UNDER THE STARS: After-hours Straw’s Heartwreck Show featuring “Back Against the Wall” (2000). $7. 6 party to benefit Prospect Park. per film. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636- International Film Festival presents 4100. songs about love and the lack of it. “Welcome to the Waks Family” pm. Nest Art Space, 88 Front St. Prospect Park Alliance Junior $25. 8 pm. 38 Water St. (718) 254- (2002). 8 pm to 10 pm. (646) 729-8774. Committee hosts event. $35 and up. KARAOKE NIGHT: at the Bay Ridge 8779. Congregation B’nai Avraham, 117 Cost includes skate rental. 9:30 pm to United Methodist Church. $20, $5 THEATER: Under Water Theater pres- Remsen St. (718) 596-4840, ext. 15. midnight. Wollman Ice Skating Rink, kids under 12. 8 pm to midnight. ents “Lysistrata 100,” featuring 100 Free. MON, FEB 16 Prospect Park. (718) 965-8988. Parish House, Fourth and Ovington avenues. (718) 238-4517. actors. $25. 66 Water St. (212) 868- COMEDY SHOW: at Grand Central Bar. BAM CAFE: Black Rock Coalition pres- 4444. No cover. 8 pm. 659 Grand St. (718) President’s Day ents Austin Willacy. $10 food/ drink FILM FEST: Brooklyn Heights Jewish PLAY: Office Ops presents “Muffin Is 387-5515. All Brooklyn Public Library minimum. 9 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. International Film Festival presents “One Day in September” (1999). 8 Evil,” a play about love. $10. 8 pm. VALENTINE PARTY: Creative Arts branches are closed (718) 636-4111. Also, Rock n Love n Skate, a pm to 10 pm. Congregation B’nai Studio offers an evening of dancing. TRY OUTS: Brooklyn Lyceum invites BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music pres- Avraham, 117 Remsen St. (718) 596- Valentine’s celebration. Bands are Live music by River Alexander and ents Shakespeare’s “Pericles.” 7:30 cage-bound in the middle of the singers, dancers, comedians, actors 4840, ext. 15. Free. the Mad Jazz Hatter Band. $20. 8:30 and others to audition for its vaude- pm. See Sat., Feb. 14. floor and the party goes clockwise pm. 310 Atlantic Ave. (718) 797-5600. BLOOD DRIVE: at Park Slope Com- Authentic and Creative ville-style show. Sign up at 6:30 pm. BOYS ONLY: Troop 20 of the Boy munity Center. 11:30 am to 5 pm. around them. $5 includes skates. 9 Scouts of America invites boys 10.5 pm. 57 Thames St. (718) 418-2509. 227 Fourth Ave. (718) 857-4816. 729 Carroll St. (800) 933-BLOOD. Mexican Cuisine Free. through 17 years of age to register BOURBON STREET MUSIC: Brooklyn SUN, FEB 15 GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: Multimedia for its outdoor high adventure scout Music School presents an evening of program. 7 pm. Parish House of New jazz and tap with Mardi Gras-style comedy with pictures. Comedians SUN, FEB 22 TOURS use audio visual aids to entertain and Utrecht Reformed Church, 18th 4 Course Menu $19 festivities. $15. 8 pm. 126 St. Felix St. Avenue and 84th Street. (718) 234- (718) 638-5660. MULTI-ETHNIC EATING: Big Onion thrill. $7. 8 pm. Also, Monday evening burlesque with Polly 9268. PERFORMANCE Served Mon-Fri BRIC STUDIO: presents Urban Bush Walking Tours takes its annual BARBES BAR: presents Kill Henry Sugar, Valentine’s weekend tour. Enjoy gas- Peabody. 9:30 pm. No cover. 70 BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the Perfor- Women in a performance of dance, North Sixth St. (718) 782-5188. playing music in the style of early ming Arts presents “The Fantasticks.” song and acting. $10, $8 students. 8 tronomic delights of Jewish East Felliniesque Northeastern Americana. 5:30 to 7:30pm Side, Chinatown and Little Italy. $16, JEWISH LEARNING: The David Berg $40. 2 pm. Walt Whitman Theater, pm. 57 Rockwell Place. (718) 855- No cover. 8 pm. 376 Ninth St. (718) Brooklyn College, one block from the 7882. $14 students and seniors. 1 pm. Lecture Series hosts “Jews for Judaism.” Rabbi Aaron Raskin leads 965-9177. intersection of Flatbush and Nostrand JAZZ: Up Over Jazz Cafe presents Meet at southeast corner of Essex Sat & Sun BRUNCH and Delancey streets. (212) 439-1090. talk. 8 pm to 9 pm. Congregation HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “The Sisters Rosen- avenues. (718) 951-4500. Curtis Lundy Trio. $20 plus $10 mini- B’nai Avraham, 117 Remsen St. (718) MUSIC: Lithuanian pianist 10am - 2:30pm mum per set. 9 pm, 11 pm and PERFORMANCE 596-4840. Free. Leva Jokubaviciute per- 12:30 am. 351 Flatbush Ave. (718) forms. $10 donation. 2 398-5413. SWORD DANCE FEST: 19th annual JAM PROV: Don Slovin hosts a work- event sponsored by Half Moon Sword. shop. $5. 8:30 pm. Brooklyn Lyceum, pm. Church of the Visit us at PARLOR JAZZ: Valentine’s Day event. 227 Fourth Ave. (718) 857-4816. Redeemer, 561 Pacific $20 donation includes beverages, Locations: First Unitarian Church, Pierrepont and Monroe Place at St. (718) 875-4464. www.almarestaurant.com food and a copy of Onaje Allan CONCERT: Brooklyn Con- Gumbs’ new CD. Sets at 9:30 pm 12:30 pm; Park Slope Methodist, Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street at 1 TUES, FEB 17 servatory of Music hosts Catering Available and 10:45 pm. 119 Vanderbilt Ave. an African-American (718) 855-1981. pm; Old First Reformed Church, Seventh Avenue and Carroll Street at WORKPLACE SEMINAR: Brooklyn Job composers concert. $5. WILLIAMSBURG ART NEXUS: presents Employment Service Committee 3 pm. 58 Seventh Ave. 187 Columbia St. (at DeGraw St.) • CARROLL GARDENS 12:30 pm; Picnic House, Prospect Pi Dance Theater. Call for time and Park, enter at Prospect Park West at hosts a talk “Dealing with Difficult (718) 622-3300. • Dinner Reservations: 643-5400 ticket info. 205 North 7th St. (718) Third Street at 2:30 pm. (800) 431- People.” $25 non members, free for MUSIC IN THE GAL- 599-7997. 2133, ext. 231. Free. members. 9 am to noon. NYS LERIES: Brooklyn COMEDY: Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha at East CONCERT: Sympatica presents music Department of Labor, 250 Museum of Art presents End Ensemble. $5 plus two-drink celebrating Valentine’s Day. $15. 4 Schermerhorn St. (718) 780-9395. “Africa to the Ameri- minimum. 9:30 pm. 273 Smith St. pm. Christ Church, 326 Clinton St. BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: cas” with storyteller and (718) 624-8878. (718) 624-0083. Kids are invited to Body Job musician Linda Humes. BAM CAFE: Celebrate Valentine’s Day BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber Movement workshop. $5 per child. $6, $3 students and with vocal music by Helga’s Love music concert of Mendelssohn and 10 am to 11:30 am. 128 Pierrepont seniors, free for mem- Show. $10 food/ drink minimum. 10 Mozart. $35. 4 pm. Fulton Ferry St. (718) 222-4111. bers. 3 pm to 5 pm. pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636- Landing. (718) 624-2083. COFFEE HOUR: National Council of 200 Eastern Parkway. 4111. (718) 638-5000. CONCERT: Vocal jazz with Vocalz Inc. Jewish Women, Manor Midwood 200 MUSIC: Liberty Heights Tap Room hosts branch, presents Michael Cutler, for- BAM: Brooklyn Academy $15. 7:30 pm. South Oxford Space, Lex Grey and The Urban Pioneers. 138 South Oxford St. (917) 816-7714. mer Senior Special Agent I.N.S. of Music presents FIFTH No cover. 36 Van Dyke St. (718) 246- Noon. East Midwood Jewish Center, Shakespeare’s “Peri- 8050. BARBES BAR: presents violinist and 1625 Ocean Ave. Call for ticket info. cles.” 3 pm. See Sat., composer Jenny Scheinman. No (718) 376-8164. Feb. 21. BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER! CHILDREN cover. 9 pm. 376 Ninth St. (718) 965- 9177. BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music pres- BARGEMUSIC: presents a PUPPETWORKS: “Rumpelstiltskin” by ents Shakespeare’s “Pericles,” direct- chamber music concert The Brothers Grimm. $6, $7 adults. LIU: Long Island University presents ed by Bartlett Sher. $60, $40, $25. of Beethoven, Faure SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Ages 4 and older. 12:30 pm and 2:30 “Wit.” 2 pm. See Sat., Feb 14. 7:30 pm. Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton and Dvorak. $35. 4 pm. pm. 338 Sixth Ave. (718) 965-3391. HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “The Sisters St. (718) 636-4100. Fulton Ferry Landing. Thursdays: LIVE JAZZ/RHYTHM & BLUES LIBRARY EVENT: Brooklyn Public Rosensweig.” 2 pm. See Sat., Feb 14. VOCAL MUSIC: Cerddorion, a vocal (718) 624-2083. Library, Central branch, hosts “Steal BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music pres- chamber ensemble of 28 voices, MUSIC: Jikishinkan Dojo Friday Nights: LADIES FREE Away: The Living History of Harriet ents Shakespeare’s “Pericles.” 3 pm. presents “Exaudi.” $20, $15 students hosts The Lifetime Tubman.” 1 pm. Grand Army Plaza. See Sat., Feb 14. and seniors. 8 pm. First Unitarian Visions Orchestra. $10. (718) 230-2100. Free. CHILDREN Church, 50 Monroe Place. (212) 569- 7 pm. 211 Smith St. AUDUBON CENTER: “Animal 5593. The Creative Arts Studio hosts a Valentine’s (718) 488-9511. OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK FOR DINNER: Adventures” series presents film WYCKOFF FARMHOUSE: Kids and GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: American HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “The “Pale Male.” 2 pm. Prospect Park. their families are invited to visit New Popular, After Bliss and Liza Clark Day Dance Party, beginning with a 45-minute Sisters Rosensweig.” 2 Dinner served: SUN-WED, 4-12pm (Full Menu) (718) 287-3400. Free. York’s oldest house. $2 adults, $1 bands play. $6. 8 pm. 70 North Sixth pm. See Sat., Feb 21. seniors and children. 10 am to 4 pm. introductory dance class, on Feb. 14. HBO THURS,4pm-1am • FRI, 11am-2am • Sat, 4pm-2am BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: St. (718) 782-5188. GALLERY PLAYERS: pres- presents Con Edison Energy 5816 Clarendon Road. (718) 629- Boxing Pkg. Sat & Sun Brunch: 11am - 4pm 5400. SPORTS AND ART: JP Morgan Chase ents “Lobby Hero.” 3 Education Series on “Loving Nature.” hosts a mid-winter school break pro- pm. See Sat., Feb 21. Today: “Welcome Back Birds.” $4, GROUNDHOG SERIES: Brooklyn Arts gram. Hands-on interactive exhibits, sweig.” 7:30 pm. See Sat., Feb 14. IMPACT THEATER: “The Wild Duck.” 4 free for members. 2 pm to 5 pm. 145 Exchange presents Dixie Fun Dance dancers, actors and pros from sports pm. See Sat., Feb 21. Theater in “Web,” an interactive IMPACT THEATER: “The Wild Duck.” 8 We Feature Continental Cuisine, Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. and arts host. Kids ages 6 to 14 invit- pm. See Sat., Feb 21. prepared by Chef Mendy, 40 Beers on Tap, MUSICAL: Brooklyn Family Theater dance show. $8, $5 members/ low- ed. Call. (718) 786-7110, ext. 159. CHILDREN formerly of The Grocery and presents “You’re A Good Man, income. 2 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) Free. BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: X- 832-0018. Knickerbocker’s Grill 23 TVs, 1 Great Place! Charlie Brown.” $12. 4 pm and 8 pm. SAT, FEB 21 plorers Club hosts “African Print- 1012 Eighth Ave. (718) 670-7205. MEET THE AUTHOR: Expressions making.” Kids are invited to design Gallery invites kids to meet the WEDS, FEB 18 their own cloth. Ages 8 and up wel- OTHER author of “Little Lion Goes to 200 Fifth Ave Park Slope PERFORMANCE come. $4, free for members. 2:30 pm 638-2925 COMPUTER SEMINAR: Office Mavens School.” 954 Park Place. (917) 309- FILM: The Watch Club hosts “The Man BARBES BAR: presents The Stephane to 4:30 pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) (between Union & Berkeley) hosts a computer class. Learn how to 6936. Free. Who Knew Too Much” (1956). 12:30 Wrembel Trio playing gypsy swing 735-4400. e-mail, find and organize files, cut AFRICAN MUSIC: Brooklyn pm. St. Ann and the Holy Trinity and more. No cover. 7 pm. Also, The MUSICAL: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie and paste and more. $25. 10 am to Conservatory of Music invites kids to Church, 157 Montague St. (718) 875- Brooklyn Corn Dodgers play. 9 pm. Brown.” 5 pm. See Sat., Feb. 21. 11:30 am. 423 Atlantic Ave. (718) a workshop for young audiences. 6960. Free. No cover. 376 Ninth St. (718) 965- 501-0000. Learn about African music through MEET THE ARTIST: NY Transit Museum 9177. OTHER MEETING: of Korean War Veterans. 10 songs and games. $5. 3 pm. 58 presents artist Daniel Greene in a BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music pres- Seventh Ave. (718) 622-3300. HOUSEPLANTS: Brooklyn Botanic am. VA Hospital, 800 Poly Place. slide and video presentation on NY’s ents Shakespeare’s “Pericles,” direct- Garden hosts a talk on houseplant (718) 942-4175. PUPPETWORKS: “Rumpelstiltskin.” underground world. Included in ed by Bartlett Sher. $60, $40, $25. selection and site evaluation. $28, Ten Masters, Ten Methods. MEETING: Older Women’s League 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. See Sat., admission of $5. 5:30 pm. Corner of 7:30 pm. Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton $25 members. 10 am to noon. Also, presents Charisee Lawrence, of the Feb 14. Boerum Place and Schermerhorn St. (718) 636-4100. event continues with “Houseplant NYC Department for the Aging. MUSICAL: Brooklyn Family Theater Street. (718) 694-1600. BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber Care 101” offering advice on the Learn about services agency pro- presents “You’re A Good Man, MEDITATION: Congregation B’nai music concert of Beethoven, Faure basics of plant care. $28, $25 mem- vides. 10:30 am. Brooklyn College, Charlie Brown.” 5 pm. See Sat., Avraham hosts a program: and Dvorak. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton bers. 1 pm to 3 pm. Additionally, one block from the intersection of Feb 14. “Meditation: 10 Masters, 10 Ferry Landing. (718) 624-2083. “Orchids, Bromeliads and Seasonal Flatbush and Nostrand avenues. OTHER Methods” with Rabbi Dovber Pinson. JAZZ: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Flowers.” $28, $25 members. 3:30 (718) 891-2490. Free. Today: “The Poet: R. Eliezer Ezcar.” 7 presents a jazz and gospel concert pm to 5:30 pm. 1000 Washington LUNCHEON: Christ Church of Bay SINGLES BRUNCH: hosted by Bay pm. 117 Remsen St. Call for fee info. featuring works by Herbie Hancock, Ave. (718) 623-7220. Ridge Singles Club. Call for details. (718) 596-4840. Ridge hosts a Valentine’s Day lunch- Duke Ellington, Oliver Nelson and PLATFORM: Brooklyn Ethical Culture MEDITATION eon and sing-along. $8. Call for time. (718) 745-8659. BARNES AND NOBLE: Pulitzer Prize- others. 7:30 pm. 58 Seventh Ave. presents “Unknown Voices” with MEDITATION 7301 Ridge Blvd. (718) 745-3698. GLASS DEMO: Scanlan Glass hosts a winning New York Times reporter (718) 622-3300. Free. Cynthia Zakiah. 11 am. 53 Prospect glass blowing demo. Free. Also, MEDITATIONWITH ABBI OV ER INSON ADOPTION FEST: NYC Animal Care Charlie LeDuff reads from his book HEIGHTS PLAYERS: presents Wendy Park West. (718) 768-2972. R D B P and Control offers cats and dogs for make a paperweight. $40. 11 am to 4 “Work and Other Sins: Life in New Exploring the techniques of the 10 great masters of Jewish meditation Wasserstein’s comedy “The Sisters MARDI GRAS: Our Lady of Solace adoption. Noon to 4 pm. Prospect pm. 103 14th St. (718) 369-3645. York City and Thereabouts.” 7:30 pm. Rosensweig.” $12, $10 seniors and Park Picnic House, enter Prospect DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Society for 267 Seventh Ave. (718) 832-9066. hosts a fundraiser. Dinner, dancing children. 7:30 pm. 26 Willow Place. and cocktail hours. $60 per person. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 7PM Park West at Fifth Street. (718) 272- Ethical Culture presents a member’s Free. (718) 237-2752. 7200. report from a recent visit to Israel and 6 pm to 11 pm. Gargiulo’s GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: Julian Velard GALLERY PLAYERS: presents drama WEEK ONE - February 4th WEEK SIX - March 10 Palestine. 1:30 pm. 53 Prospect Park plays piano. $7. 8 pm. 70 North Sixth Restaurant, Coney Island. (718) 266- MEETING: AARP Ovington Chapter “Lobby Hero.” $15, $12 children 1612. The Prophet - R. Avraham Abulafia The Teacher - Maggid of Mezritch meets. 1 pm. New members 50+ West. (718) 768-2972. Free. St. (718) 782-5188. {Method: Tziruf/Permutations} {Method: Ayin/Nothingness} under 12 and seniors. 8 pm. 199 BAMCINEMATEK: presents The Best of welcome. Bay Ridge Center for GALLERY TALK: Brooklyn Historical 14th St. (718) 595-0547. Older Adults, 6935 Fourth Ave. (718) Society presents “African Americans the African Diaspora Film Festival, a WEEK TWO - February 11th WEEK SEVEN - March 17 748-0650. at Work.” Learn about the work THURS, FEB 19 THEATER NEXUS: BRIC Studio pres- selection of independent films from The Synthesizer - R. Moshe Corodovero The Intellectual - R. Schneur Zalman of Liadi experiences and contributions of ents “Brooklyn Playwrights,” a show- around the world. Today: “Coming {Method: Geirushin/Divorcement} {Method: Hitbonenut/Contemplation} AUTHOR TALK: Brooklyn Public Library, case of four new works by emerging Central branch, hosts “Brooklyn African-Americans and Caribbean- SUPPORT: Self Help for Hard of Hearing to England”(2003). 2 pm. “Unprece- Americans in Brooklyn over the cen- meets. 11 am. Brooklyn College writers. $10, $8 students. 8 pm. 57 dented: The 2000 Presidential Elec- WEEK THREE - February 18th WEEK EIGHT - March 24 Writers for Brooklyn Readers” series. Rockwell Place. (718) 855-7882. Today, author Victor LaValle reads turies. Included in museum admission Student Center, Campus Road and tion” (2002). 5:45 pm. Also, “Tattoo The Poet - R. Eliezer Ezcari The Loner - R. Nachman Breslov East 27th Street. (718) 769-6771. DANCE: Rock Ballet Company presents Bar: A Passionate Love Story” {Method: Histaclut/Visualization} {Method: Hitbodedut/Seclusion} from his debut novel “The Ecstatic.” of $6, $4 children and seniors. 2 pm. 2 pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230- 128 Pierrepont St. (718) 222-4111 FILM: St. Francis College presents the classical ballet. $15, $10 seniors and (2000). 9:10 pm. “Unprecedented: WEEK FOUR - February 25th WEEK NINE - April 3 film “Gothika.” Noon and 6 pm. 180 students. 8 pm. Lutheran Church of The 2000 Presidential Election” The Innovator - R. Yizchak Luria The Ethicist - R. Yisrael Salanter Remsen St. (718) 489-5272. Free. the Good Shepherd, 7420 Fourth (2002). 9:30 pm. $10 per film. 30 Ave. (718) 853-4805. {Method: Yichudim/Unifications} {Method: Cheshbon Hanefesh/An Accounting of the Soul} BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Learn the story of Siegfried, the THEATER: Under Water Theater pres- SUPPORT: Obsessive-Compulsive WEEK FIVE - March 3 WEEK TEN - April 21 German hero, during “The Dragon ents “Lysistrata 100,” featuring 100 Anonymous meeting. 6:30 pm. The Disseminator - Baal Shem Tov The Educator - R. Klunimus Kalmish of Peasetzna LIST YOUR EVENT… and the Magic Ring: A German actors. $25. 8 pm. 66 Water St. (212) Father Dempsey Center, 61 Park {Method: Deviekut/Adhesion} {Method: Haskata/Quieting the Mind} 868-4444. Place, between Fifth and Sixth To list your event in Where to GO, please give us as much notice as possible. Send Legend.” $4, free for members. 2:30 pm to 4 pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) IMPACT THEATER: presents Henrik avenues. (718) 832-5624. Free. your listing by mail: GO Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Papers, 55 Washington St., Suite 735-4400. Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck.” $15, $12 OCULARIS FILM: presents its weekly ––––––– Cong. B’nai Avraham ––––––– 624, Brooklyn, NY 11201; or by fax: (718) 834-9278. Listings are free and printed READING: Brooklyn Public Library, seniors and children. 8 pm. 190 cinema. Call for program. $6. 7 pm. 117 Remsen St. (betw Clinton & Henry) BROOKLYN HEIGHTS on a space available basis. We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. Central branch, presents an author Underhill Ave. (718) 390-7163. Galapagos Art Space, 70 North Sixth For more information contact (718) 596-4840 ext. 11 talk with Gloria Mallette. She discuss- GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: DJ Salinger St. (718) 782-5188. February 14, 2004 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM AWP 13 BURLESQUE... Continued from page 7 mad fun bar with witty and intelligent and At ‘Wit’s end exciting things happening quickly in the cor- ners.” (Last December, Low cut its hours, and Not enough passion in LIU’s consequently its burlesque shows, while its management was reshuffled. Gabriele Blecher, a manager at Rice, said burlesque production of Edson’s play might return to Low if there is a demand for it.) By Paulanne Simmons It is a difficult undertaking and director Meanwhile, burlesque continues else- for The Brooklyn Papers Fushia Osbourne must be commended where in Brooklyn, at Galapagos and at a

for her choice. But she and her young Mango / Greg Carroll Gardens wine bar called Boudoir it,” now on stage at Long Island cast are unable to bring out the humanity Bar. And there’s Coney Island U.S.A, which University’s Downtown Brook- one suspects must be inherent in this throws a weekly bash in the summertime Wlyn campus, is ostensibly about play (after all, it did win the 1999 called “Burlesque at the Beach.” Vivian Bearing, a 50-year-old professor Pulitzer Prize, Drama Desk and New “Although we are not the largest or the

of 17th-century poetry who is dying of York Drama Critics Circle awards), with Papers The Brooklyn biggest [venue], we seem to be the perform- ovarian cancer; the doctors and nurses the result that the play delivers one mes- Who’s laughing now?: Shauna Wilde as Vivian Bearing and faculty guest artist ers’ favorite,” says Dick Zigun, director of who care for her; and the two major in- sage quite powerfully, but only one — John Sannuto as Bearing’s father in Long Island University’s production of “Wit.” Coney Island U.S.A., explaining that the fluences in her life, her distant, intellec- that dying is painful and dying alone is crowds who trek out to Coney seem to “get” tual father and the professor who direct- even more painful. burlesque. ed her thesis, E.M. Ashford. Bearing is played by Shauna Wilde, many of their lines to the audience in- Bearing barely acknowledges the effort. The boom of burlesque may also be But there is a third, unseen presence who brilliantly establishes the academ- stead of having the actors react to one And when her old professor comes to linked to the decline of the traditional dance that haunts the drama — John Donne, ic’s personality. Bearing is independent, another. What possibilities are lost! her bedside and reads the wonderful industry. Dance companies and their audi- the first and great- isolated and intellec- “Wit” is filled with ironic symbolism. children’s book “The Runaway Bunny” ences are graying, says Elmes. Young audi- est of the meta- tual, a woman who Adying woman is an expert on a poetBearing is fast asleep. ences are less attracted to the studied intro- physical poets, THEATER early on discovered obsessed with death. As a detached pro- The main problem is that there’s no version of classical dance, while fewer whose “Holy Son- her own wit and has fessor, she had many students at her mer- growth, no change, no redemption for young dancers find opportunities in compa- nets” Bearing has Long Island University presents used it throughout cy; now she is at the mercy of equally de- Bearing. The characters never really nies, he says. spent years study- “Wit” through Feb. 15, Thursdays and her life as a defense tached doctors. Even her surname, touch each other or the audience. Burlesque and other artist-led perform- Fridays at 7 pm, and Saturdays and Sun- ing and teaching. days at 2 pm. Tickets are $12. Barbara against the possibili- Bearing, has ironic implications. She who Donne’s most famous “Holy Sonnet” ance arts may be shaking up that status quo. Donne was and Melvin Pasternack Theatre at Long ty of friendship, was in the habit of bearing down now is begins with the admonition “Death be not “The dance community is awakening / Jori Klein raised as a Catholic Island University’s Brooklyn campus is lo- love, vulnerability in the difficult position of bearing up. proud” and ends with the affirmation, from its long spell of sleep under a golden cated in the Humanities Building, 1 Uni- and spent his youth versity Plaza (DeKalb Avenue at Flatbush and pain. At the Just as Donne’s poetry is not easy to “One short sleepe past, wee wake eternal- fleece,” Elmes says. “The days of the austere pursuing elegant Avenue Extension) in Downtown Brook- opening of the play, plough through, “Wit” is not easy to sit ly, And death shall be no more, Death Joyce are pretty much over.” women. But at the lyn. For reservations, call (718) 488-1089. one has every rea- through; one searches in vain for an thou shalt die.” Young dancers are now saying, “‘Let’s age of 42, he was son to believe she abatement to the unremitting agony of This poem is discussed at great length take the reigns. This cart’s not going the Papers The Brooklyn converted to Angli- has been remark- death and loneliness. in the play. It is taken apart and pieced to- right way,’” he says. Miami vice: Burlesque dancer Swis X canism, and six years after his ordination, ably, almost unbelievably, successful. One suspects that in more seasoned gether until it loses its very meaning. This Just as women are reasserting their sexu- performed at Williamsburg’s Galapagos he became dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral. “Wit” unfolds as a series of ironic hands “Wit” might be incredibly mov- is entirely in keeping with Edson’s point ality, they’re also asserting themselves on- on Feb. 9. Donne’s poetry falls into two cate- monologues delivered by the deteriorat- ing, especially at the end when Bearing that an academic analysis can drain the stage. They choreograph their own acts, de- gories: the early ironic and erotic verse, ing Bearing, alternating with scenes in is devastated by the disease. Unfortu- power out of poetry. sign their own costumes and create their may not rake in the cash, she says, but it can and his later religious work. But it is the which she suffers the indignities of hospi- nately, young Wilde looks just as “Wit” provides us with an example of own audiences. keep more performers on their feet without later poems that are the focus of play- talization or relives past experiences with healthy at the end of the play as she what not to do with poetry and life, but it And with burlesque, the steps to the stage having to rely on service industry jobs. wright Margaret Edson and her protag- her father (who seems to be more inter- does at the beginning. What one would- gives us no alternative. Still, just as the are not as long. But burlesque is hardly a stopover for its onist. Throughout the play, Bearing ested in the New York Times than in his n’t give for an intermission and time to poetry of Donne provides great beauty “It’s a way to perform, to get ongoing ex- performers. Instead, it’s become the glue of quotes Donne on death, faith and salva- young daughter) and her professor (who change her makeup! and wisdom for those with the fortitude perience onstage, be creative and actually a new community of artists who celebrate tion. sees metaphysical meanings in commas Then there’s the play’s direction. to brave its archaic language, Edson, with get paid for it,” says Hourihan, who also and inspire each other’s work. The current production of “Wit” is and capitalization). Even when, in the play’s most moving her fine mastery of English, has created choreographs and dances non-burlesque “I do other things besides burlesque. But performed and directed by students in The monologues are very effective, scene, nurse Susie Monahan (the won- moments of soaring eloquence for those pieces. Most young dancers have few such burlesque is something I have a huge pas- LIU’s department of communication the scenes less so. This is mostly be- derful Erica Jackson) reaches out to with the stamina to live through Bear- opportunities, she says, and when they do, sion for,” says The World Famous *BOB*. studies, performance studies and theatre. cause the director has the actors address Bearing with Popsicles and kind words, ing’s death. they often have to work for free. Burlesque “It’s a good place to sharpen your pencils.”

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The committee chose Rob- ert Ressler’s design for “Bea- con,” a 25-foot sculpture de- picting a firefighter’s horn with a light that the artist says symbolizes hope, from as PARENT many as 50 artists nation- wide. Once the kinks are worked YWCA Soccer Sprain? out, the sculpture will be tak- Foot Pain? en to the city’s oldest foundry, Bedi Makky Art See the Foundry, in Greenpoint, Summer Camp where it will be welded to- Sports Med gether with bronze. Mango / Greg Our 84th “The idea was to really cre- 2004 Season ate something that would be EXPERT striking, but wouldn’t restrict Footcare for ages 0 - 120 people’s sight,” said Ressler, The YWCA has been running summer camps for nearly a • sports medicine 49, a Williamsburg resident. Papers The Brooklyn century. Here in Brooklyn, and across the country, we are • pediatrics “That’s a really active spot Robert Ressler poses with a model of his memorial design at Bay Ridge’s 69th Street Pier Thursday. one of the leading providers of children’s programming. www.DOCMIKE.org where people fish. It really Medical & Surgical Treatments had to be something that could stand on its own, but not said Harrison, who said that out, such as whether the Commission wants. So far the group has raised Dr. Michael G. dominate the place,” he said Szczepanski, DPM engraving names on the base sculpture should be installed Similarly, the sculpture was $90,000 and expects to collect YWCA Summer Camp ACTIVITES of the pier. is still not entirely out of the at the end of the pier, which 20 feet tall until the city asked another $30,000 from the city, –––––––––––––––– As members of Brooklyn is located at INCLUDE: 8117 - 7th Ave. question. the city’s Department of Parks for an extra five feet, to avoid which would be invested and Remembers’ selection com- Guarinello said that several and Recreation prefers, or at its lights interfering with those be put toward the maintenance 30 Third Avenue swimming (718) 748-7544 mittee scrutinized clips and re- kinks still need to be worked the center, which the city’s Art of the pier. of the memorial. arts and crafts –––––––––––––––– sumes over several months, at Atlantic. MEDICARE & most guest speakers often at the Tiffany Diner, on other insurance accepted. Fourth Avenue at 99th Street, Join us for an information team sports Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: they eventually decided on Open House for field trips 11-5pm five finalists. EVES & SATURDAY Those included a 56-foot- Summer Camp 2004. Appointments Avail. long aluminum screen featur- Meet the director, Emergencies ing the victims’ names, two Gage & Tollner to OPEN accommodated intersecting aluminum discs tour the facility and HOUSE and Deborah Masters’ pro- have all your questions Sat., Feb.21 posal to install six seated fig- answered. 10 am-noon ures, which Stephen Harri- Parent-to-Parent son, a member of that committee, said was particu- close Saturday nite larly relevant. 30 Third Avenue “That pier was inundated By Deborah Kolben of Brooklyn (bet. Atlantic & State) with people watching the oc- The Brooklyn Papers currences that happened on 9- For more information call 718-875-1190, ext 250 11,” the Community Board Say farewell to Brook- 10 member said. “There will lyn’s most historic restau- always be a Bay Ridge me- rant. PARK SLOPE • WINDSOR TERRACE morial service on that pier be- After 125 years, one of New cause that was where people York City’s oldest restaurants, tended to gather because it decorated with red velvet wall- was the best viewing of the paper and gas-lit chandeliers, is incidents.” closing for good. Brooklyn Remembers, On Valentine’s Day, the last which formed to organize the orders of crab cakes and sirloin borough’s first public piece of steak will be dished out as art honoring victims of 9-11, many customers no doubt wax initially had planned for the nostalgic about the passing of a project to memorialize people longtime Brooklyn institution. — and — who lived within the neigh- Unable to attract enough borhoods of community customers to the pricey restau- boards 10 and 11. But those rant, known for its solid ma- boundaries, which comprise hogany tables and mirrored 295,000 people and seven walls, owner Joe Chirco sold neighborhoods, including Bay the building, in which the Ridge, now include all Brook- restaurant occupies two stories. lynites. He hopes to open the restau- “When we started it was rant again somewhere else. Our Camp going to be just us,” said News of Gage & Tollner’s William Guarinello, chairman closing came just as Borough • Variety of programs for of both CB11 and Brooklyn President Marty Markowitz — 1 Presidents’ Week campers age 4⁄2 to 14 Remembers. “But we sort of an avid supporter of all things Mini-Camp made it a gift to everybody in gastronomic — and a group of • Safe, fun, stimulating February 16–20, 2004 the borough and we’re mak- elected officials marked the

environment 5 days of trips and activities ing sure that every community opening of a new, state-of-the- Papers File The Brooklyn • Very flexible registration; based in Park Slope board is involved.” art Brooklyn tourism center at Brooklyn’s Gage & Tollner restaurant, on Fulton Mall, could not draw enough Metrotech business people, says its owner, Joe Chirico, who will close for good Saturday night. accommodating 10 week When the memorial was Borough Hall. still exclusive to the seven Asked if the center could season Open HouseHouse for for neighborhoods, the bronze have helped bring the needed pecially at the nearby Metro- business going on in Down- ner serves anywhere from 40 to Summer CampCamp tech campus, would beef up town we would get much 80 diners during lunch and an- • Free morning transportation Sunday, January 25, 2004 MEN ARE FROM MARS sculpture was to include traffic to the famed restaurant Sunday, February 15, 2004 the lunchtime crowd. more customers,” Chirico said. other 60 during dinnertime, from most Brownstone Noon–2pm WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS names on the base of the horn. just blocks away, Markowitz Noon–2pm But it became clear to some said it was unlikely. So he invested $1.2 million “But in Metrotech everybody Chirico said. The restaurant Brooklyn neighborhoods 339 8 St. just below 6 Ave. 339 8 St. just below 6 Ave. involved that drawing strict “Things change,” Markowitz to restore the place to its origi- has their own cafeteria in each seats 195. • Established 1992 will return lines across districts would said. “That type of dining has nal grandeur. building.” Part of the problem, too, has 718 788-PSDC (7732) only serve to complicate, es- regrettably passed.” But instead of patronizing the “It’s sad to see Gage & Toll- been that the restaurant’s loca- www.parkslopedaycamp.com next week! pecially if a victim’s name When Chirico, who also neighboring restaurants, office ner close, but it’s especially tion, nestled on Fulton Mall from, say, one block north of owns the Marco Polo Ris- workers stuck to their buildings, frustrating that Joe has been among discount shops and fast the Bay Ridge rail yards, torante, at Court and Union he said, noting the cafeterias that forced to close the restaurant food restaurants, does not where the district ends, came streets in Carroll Gardens, many Metrotech businesses just on the cusp of all the devel- draw diners willing to fork up. bought Gage & Tollner in have set up. opment in the area,” said Ken- over $14 to $29 for a Day “What you want to do is be 1995, he thought the new of- “It’s very disappointing, be- neth Adams, president of the lunchtime entree. very sensitive to everybody,” fice buildings in the area, es- cause we thought with all this Brooklyn Chamber of Com- The first restaurant in the merce. city to receive landmark status School, “It’s a reminder that Down- for its interior, Gage & Tollner town Brooklyn is a work in first opened at 302 Fulton St., Inc. progress and we need more in 1879. The restaurant moved people on the street, especially down the block to its current A fully licensed and certified preschool TASK FORCE… at night, and a more lively, location, at 372 Fulton St., in inviting streetscape,” added 1882. Continued from page 1 would make it a political issue when, in fact, it’s Adams. “I’m very, very sad and dis- 2-4 year old programs 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings, Matthew Mirones, state Sen. Marty Golden, a community-wide issue.” On most days, Gage & Toll- appointed,” Chirico said. state Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long, The charge by area Democrats comes just as Licensed teachers afternoons or full days Brooklyn Conservative Party Chairman Jerry the U.S. Army revealed that $7.6 million has Kassar and Republican district leader Artie been included in the president’s budget for a Optimal educational equipment Spacious Classrooms Maresca. new military police station at the base. Others with ties to either the Republican or But Donner said that and other projects in- PERFECT LEGS Exclusive outdoor facilities Enriched Curriculum Conservative parties include Basil Capetanakis; cluded in the budget still have to go through Community Board 10 Chairman Craig Eaton, a “several steps” before the funding can be guar- Exclusively for treatment of varicose Indoor Gym facilities Caring, loving environment co-founder of the Brooklyn Republican Victory anteed. veins of all sizes and spider veins. Committee; and Fran Vella-Marone, an officer Nonetheless, Democrats say the new money of the Conservative Party. could be an indication that the base is safe, for 763 President Street (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.) • (718) 230-5255 Democrats on the task force include Robert now. Buonvino, Bill Guarinello and Gene Brody. “The way things seem, it doesn’t seem like Republicans and Conservatives in Brooklyn the base is closing, when there are these plans contend, however, that it’s the Democrats who for expanding the facility and pouring millions have turned a community-wide issue embraced of dollars into it,” said Perfetto. “But then again by a large contingent of military veterans into the government doesn’t always make sense.” Nature Oriented, Physically Active partisan bickering. Kassar was doubtful that the decisions to “This is a no-brainer,” said John Quaglione, a fund the base and decisions to close it are so co- spokesman for Golden. “It’s the second-oldest ordinated. He pointed to the Stapleton Home- Experienced Adult Staff • Flexible Scheduling active base in history and it’s a base that port, on Staten Island, which closed shortly after Day Camp could’ve closed in the past.” funding was secured for the naval base in 1993. Fossella created the task force in 2001, amid Next to $6.2 million for a military entrance serious threats to close the base, which houses processing station in Buffalo, Fort Hamilton re- Daily Trips to: the largest recruiting station in the country. ceived the smallest amount of money, for next But the Department of Defense announced year’s construction of a two-story, 12,000- efore Lakes, pools and beaches for swimming, again in January the creation of a Base Closure square-foot MP headquarters. B fter hikes, special playgrounds, Sesame Place, Commission. President George W. Bush would Spokesmen for Golden and Fossella said this Af make the final decision on whether bases get week that elected officials now on the task force Exclusive Patent pending procedure Chinatown, the Brooklyn Cyclones, amuse- closed. volunteered their services, and were not asked ment parks, museums and more! In response, Fossella added eight new mem- by the congressman to join. All work done in the office 20 YEARS bers as unpaid volunteers, at least five of whom But Assemblywoman Cohen, whose 46th No need for major anesthesia experience Early drop-off and late pick up available have current or past affiliations to the Republi- district encompasses the entirety of the base, Immediate return to work 1 1 Ages 5- /2 to 11- /2 years can Party, according to sources. said she would have joined the task force if she The political affiliations of the other three had been notified of its formation or expansion. could not be determined. Gentile and Perfetto also said they would join Brooklyn Vein-Laser Center Call Dan Moinester “What we wanted to do was put together the the task force if given the chance. strongest group possible to make the strongest “I’d be delighted to take part in the task 263 7th Avenue (718) 499-7755 Park Slope • 718-768-6419 case possible,” said Fossella spokesman Craig force,” said Cohen. “But I hadn’t heard any- Suite 5E http://www.cureveins.com Donner. “I think it’s unfortunate that people thing about it. This smacks of partisanship.” February 14, 2004 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM BRZ 15 Task force nabs 18 illegal trucks

By Jotham Sederstrom city’s truck routes are located. The Brooklyn Papers To be sure, while trucks aren’t allowed be- low 92nd Street on Seventh Avenue, they’re As if fish in a barrel, dozens of six-, eight- welcome anywhere between 86th and 92nd and 10-wheeled trucks were pulled over along streets if they need to make local stops in the a stretch of Seventh Avenue in Bay Ridge that course of their business. Indeed, many of those was never intended for such traffic. pulled over by police Tuesday were turning So many, in fact, that police were unable to catch south on 92nd Street, rather than north. them all. Others may have been exiting off the Ver- A Daily News delivery truck and a double-deck- razano Narrows Bridge, which leads to a er car carrier were among the vehicles that got a through-route for trucks trying to transverse free pass while cruising between 92nd and 93rd Brooklyn. streets last Tuesday. A highway unit officer, who spoke on con- There was such a backup of trucks that some of dition of anonymity, confided that many of the the drivers got out of their rigs to stretch while they trucks pulled over on Tuesday were making waited for their vehicles to be inspected. deliveries to Lutheran Medical Center, on To be exact, police pulled over 25 trucks be- 92nd Street at Seventh Avenue. He said that a tween 7 am and 1 pm Tuesday, 18 of which were number of the 25 trucks pulled over that day summonsed for illegally traveling off accepted were granted a clean bill of health, explaining truck routes. In all, police issued 43 violations, that many of the companies — not the drivers ranging from driving without a New York City tax — received multiple infractions while some stamp to faulty brakes. Two trucks were in such drove away with none at all. bad condition that a tow truck was called to haul Among those stopped was a 10-wheeler that them away. had turned south from 92nd Street. After po- “They were pulling over the biggies but all the lice motioned for the driver to turn around and little guys were getting by,” said Bob Cassara, park on the north-bound side of Seventh Av- chairman of the Bay Ridge Community Council’s enue, an inspector checked the hood and transportation committee. “It’s a good start, but,” he wheels while state DOT agents scanned the said, his voice trailing off. truck’s history from a computer inside one of The early morning Feb. 10 sting, organized by its own trucks parked a few steps away. In- the 68th Precinct in conjunction with Highway Unit spections can take upwards of half an hour. While inspectors checked a truck delivering 2 and the state Department of Transportation, is the Callan / Tom first thrust in what officials say is a renewed effort mineral water, Cassara let his eyes drift from to rid the area of illegal truck traffic, which since the trucks to the empty Dyker Beach golf December has been the cause of two deaths in Bay course. He then made an analogy. Ridge. “When you play golf, you start out with a “We started here, but we’re going to hit the other tee, and through 18 holes you follow a certain problematic locations regularly,” said Sgt. John Papers The Brooklyn direction,” he said. “That’s how it’s supposed Strype, director of community affairs for the 68th An inspection officer from the state Department of Transportation examines a truck’s tires Tuesday morning as police officers look on. to be. Precinct. Police and the DOT have been criticized by some Bay Ridgites for not reacting swiftly enough Avenue, were killed at 3:30 pm on Feb. 9. running across the street,” said neighbor where Estrada and Flores went to Sonia’s Restaurant, a corner storefront to the number of truck-related deaths, which dou- The driver of the 10-wheeled truck, who Richard Medina, the father of two toddlers school. just feet from where police say the boys bled this week after two boys, ages 10 and 11, were TRAGIC was turning north onto Third Avenue and a 21-year-old daughter. “The only “All I can say is that it’s a terrible were dragged by the truck, was prepar- fatally struck in Park Slope on Monday. That truck from Ninth Street, was following desig- time you saw them going out was when tragedy and we lost two of our angels,” ing for a dinner rush as the vigil began was driving along designated truck routes but mak- Continued from page 1 nated truck routes, authorities said. they were on the way to school.” said the school’s parent coordinator, Don- swelling to around 200 people. Its pro- ing a turn, the driver of the big-rig was unable to “While this report is not officially final, Police said the landscaping company Monday’s accident was the third fatal na Maxil. Telephone calls to the 78th prietor, Sonia, doesn’t speak English, but see the boys, who also had the light. we chose not to wait, and have already im- for which he drives received summonses truck-versus-pedestrian accident in Brook- Precinct were not returned. through a bilingual patron she said that Added scrutiny in Bay Ridge came shortly after plemented dozens of the recommenda- for faulty windshield wipers, bald tires lyn in the last two months, despite legisla- As the sun went down Tuesday, neigh- Juan and Victor stopped in for lunch a 69-year-old mother of four was run over while tions, and we are working on other initia- and two because the vehicle was over- tion by city and state elected officials to bors in Park Slope and Gowanus gathered most days after school. crossing Fourth Avenue at 79th Street on Dec. 18. tives identified in the study,” DOT weight. The driver also received a viola- curb illegal traffic. The city Department of under a truck route sign on the southwest As six- and 10-wheeled trucks whizzed The driver for the Staten Island-based S&F Towing spokesman Tom Cocola said in a prepared tion for not yielding to pedestrians. Transportation is in the midst of complet- corner of the intersection. They left can- by in four directions, many in the crowd Services received summonses for failing to yield to statement this week. “But many of these Relatives and neighbors gathered at ing a truck management study. dles, flowers, candy and pictures of the said that they weren’t surprised by the ac- a pedestrian and for straying from the truck route, suggestions, such as neck-downs, require the scene of the accident Tuesday night But while the other deaths occurred in boys, who, like many of the mourners, cident. Vincent Carrasquillo, 37, moved to the closest of which was three blocks east on Sev- extensive geometric engineering review for a candlelight vigil in honor of the Bay Ridge after drivers strayed from were parishioners at the St. Thomas Brownsville from Park Slope two years enth Avenue. and then substantial capital work — and it two young boys. truck routes, neighbors say that the Park Aquinas church on Fourth Avenue at ago, but sees friends in his old neighbor- Then, on Jan. 19, a 70-year-old woman was would be disingenuous for anyone to sug- Elaine Yulfo, who lives on Ninth Street Slope accident was the result not having Ninth Street. (Funeral services were held hood nearly every weekend. He said that killed while crossing 67th Street at Fort Hamilton gest that this work could have been done between Third and Fourth avenues, said crossing guards, despite an unceasing at the church on Friday.) last Saturday a car following the same path Parkway. Again, the driver was slapped with a sum- already. that her daughter was the nurse who ad- wave of daily and nightly truck traffic in Yulfo said that she often saw the boys at as the truck ran over a curb while making mons for straying from the truck routes. “However, we told our engineers to im- mitted one of the boys at Methodist Hos- an area crowded with young children. church. “I went out there,” Yulfo said of a hasty turn onto Third Avenue. But according to a truck management study con- mediately review the Ninth Street corridor pital on Seventh Avenue, where she works Medina believes that resources are the accident. “I saw when they pulled out “I told my friend, ‘Look, someone’s ducted by the city DOT, many truck drivers may and the Third Avenue corridor,” he said. as an administrator. According to pub- too thin for a crossing guard because the kids.” going to get hurt here on this corner,” not have known they are driving off-route. As The boys, Juan Estrada, 10, and Victor lished reports, Estrada was killed instantly several are already stationed at PS 39, Many in the neighborhood came with said Carrasquillo, who added later, many as 70 percent of the drivers surveyed, and 40 Flores, 11, both of whom lived on Ninth under the weight of the truck. on Sixth Avenue at Eighth Street, and at children who looked the same age as “When I come down here, I don’t cross percent of the businesses, don’t know where the Street between Nevins Street and Third “They were just such sweet kids, never PS 124, on Fourth Avenue at 13th Street, Juan and Victor. here — I go down the street.” Bandit strikes again in Ridge Bar at 4th and Cops: Bank spree up to 5 91st draws cops By Jotham Sederstrom came one week after he took The Brooklyn Papers the job as commanding officer By Jotham Sederstrom open that night. He also claimed that reports of the 68th Precinct. Video surveillance tapes The Brooklyn Papers of violence, even those reported to police, “This is all part of the pat- were false. indicate that the man who tern,” Aubry said. Police were stationed outside of a robbed a Bay Ridge bank “That thing the police department says is The bank-rob spree began recently troubled Bay Ridge bar last very wrong,” he said. “At this point they’re on Wednesday is the same Dec. 17 when the bandit weekend in the wake of a fight two trying to shut me down. They said there were bandit who has struck at passed a note to a teller at an weeks ago — the latest in a string of four stabbings here but there were no stab- four other area banks since Independence Bank in Ben- incidents — that sent an innocent bings here.” December. sonhurst at about 10:30 am. bystander to the hospital. “I think it’s rude what they’re doing,” he The latest robbery took That incident on 86th Street at Police are seeking the man seen in these three surveilance- But the owner of the nightclub told The added. place at a Greenpoint Savings Bay 35th Street was followed Aubry said that in response to the most re- camera photos. They believe he has robbed five area banks. Bay Ridge Paper on Thursday that he’s a vic- Bank branch on Fifth Avenue five days later by another tim of circumstances beyond his control and cent incident, the club was issued three sum- at 71st Street, at 10:32 am on bank robbery, at the Com- that the police stakeout was hurting his busi- monses, two for fighting and one for a Feb. 11. As in the other rob- merce Bank on Avenue U at way at 65th Street and passed Bay Ridge. The Jan. 12 robbery ness. blocked entrance, but he would not elaborate beries — one in Sheepshead East 16th Street in her a note that read, “Give me happened at 9:46 am when a The Jan. 31 fight in front of Shangrila, on on the tickets. Those, he said, would be re- Bay, two in Bensonhurst and Sheepshead Bay. all your money or I’ll hurt man wearing a gray hood and Fourth Avenue at 91st Street, followed three layed to the State Liquor Authority. another in Bay Ridge — the On Jan. 5, the crook struck you.” The teller passed un- sunglasses walked into the bank other incidents that have marred what a for- An SLA spokesman said that the agency 30-something crook passed a another Independence Bank, marked bills to the man, who and passed a note. mer commanding officer of the 68th Precinct had not received any notice of violations note and “sort of disappears,” in Bensonhurst, walking away fled in an unknown direction. Police say the man involved once described as “a relatively quiet place.” from the police department as of Tuesday. said Capt. William Aubry, with about $6,000, cops say. Seven days later, the bandit in all the robberies is a white “There’s been so many weekends in a The bar had not received any violations since whose first encounter with the He approached a 22-year-old struck at the Interbank on male, between 5-foot-5 and 5- row,” said Capt. William Aubry, the new it was issued a license to sell liquor, beer and alleged serial bank robber teller at the bank on Bay Park- Fourth Avenue at 87th Street in foot-8 and in his late 30s. commanding officer of the 68th Precinct. wine in October 2003, the spokesman said. “Until they comply, we’ll be there.” In November, two men smashed a bottle He later said that they would be there again over the head of a bouncer after he told them this weekend provided the precinct had the to extinguish their cigarettes. After he fell to manpower. the ground, the men, who were later arrested, A man who answered the telephone at the began kicking the bouncer about the head. He bar but declined to give his name, said the was later rushed to Lutheran Medical Center Detail terror money scheme tactics are hurting business. for emergency surgery. “They turned away all our customers The club’s owner was stabbed in the chest here,” he said of the checkpoints on Feb. 6 a month later, after he intervened when two By Tom Hays When the FBI confronted Ibn Abdellah, told jurors that his have been charged in Brook- Moayad. Among them were and Feb. 7. “People see that, they walk men began arguing, then fighting, with a Associated Press Writer Maflahi about Satar last year, client was not charged with any lyn in an FBI crackdown on Adbad Elfgeeh, a former Park away.” bouncer. He, too, was taken to Lutheran Med- the defendant said he knew terror-related counts. He ac- informal money transfer net- Slope ice cream shop owner The episode two weeks ago happened after ical Center. U.S. authorities believe a the sheik was a famous figure cused prosecutors of repeatedly works known as “hawalas.” who has pleaded guilty to mak- prominent Yemeni politi- a 28-year-old man from upstate Windsor left On Jan. 10, a bouncer fled the bar after he in his homeland, “like Hillary mentioning terrorism “to in- Authorities suspect the system ing illegal money transfers and the bar at closing time, around 4 am. As soon allegedly beat a patron with a baton, causing cian roamed the city in late Clinton,” Murphy told jurors. flame you, to prejudice you, to is used by terrorists to raise is awaiting sentencing, and his as he stepped outside, another man stabbed 14 stitches to the head. The incident hap- 1999 to secretly raise money But he allegedly insisted he make you feel unpatriotic.” and launder money. brother, Ahmed Elfgeeh. him in the leg with a shard of glass, slicing pened outside of the bar, after the 20-year-old for terrorist operations, had only met Satar in passing If convicted, Maflahi could In testimony, Murphy, who is Al-Moayad was ordered held the length of his thigh. According to the po- man refused to leave the premises. according to testimony in a and denied helping him raise face up to five years in prison. assigned to a counterterrorism without bail after pleading inno- lice report, a fight had already been going on Cops say they still haven’t made an arrest federal case in Brooklyn. money — the basis for the Another Yemeni sheik, Ali unit, identified Brooklyn busi- cent to charges alleging he fun- out front and the man may have walked into in connection with the incident. The allegations against Sheik false-statement charge. Hassan al-Moayad, and more nessmen suspected of smug- neled millions of dollars to the the middle of it. All of the altercations have happened after Abdullah Satar were made pub- Maflahi’s attorney, Hassen than a dozen other suspects gling terrorist funds for al- al-Qaeda terrorist network. But the owner said Shangrila wasn’t even 2 am, according to police reports. lic for the first time this week at the trial of Numan Maflahi, a Yemen-born convenience store owner charged with making false statements about the al- leged fund-raising scheme. Maflahi, 31, “lied to the Green: Padding accounts is the ‘culture’ upstate FBI during a terrorist investi- gation,” Assistant U.S. Attor- By Joel Stashenko leagues do it, too. shenanigans, that he ran afoul in pointed a group of Assembly pense account abuse occurring Albany are acting ethically. ney Kelly Moore said Tues- Associated Press Legislators rarely keep count a “culture” of state legislators Democrats to look into the is- in the Senate. Clyne said he had detected day in opening statements. of how many of their members misrepresenting what they sue and Green’s allegations. The legislative leaders are that state legislators believe During a four-day visit in late ALBANY — The most- are facing criminal charges. spend in getting to the state cap- Republicans said they had likely to be pushed by Albany there are “certain perks” to be- 1999, Satar was escorted by unpopular-member-of-the- Two of the institution’s most ital and back home again. no knowledge of what Green County District Attorney Paul ing in Albany, including the fil- Maflahi as he collected dona- month award in the state politically significant members, “This was done by me be- was talking about. Clyne. Unlike his predecessor, ing of travel expenses of $100 tions — supposedly for an or- Legislature for February in fact _ state Sen. Guy Velella cause of a longstanding unwrit- “I am aware of no such simi- Sol Greenberg, Clyne seems or more twice a week when the phan charity — at mosques in goes, hands down, to As- of the Bronx and Assemblyman ten policy that members who lar activity by any member of interested in pursuing cases of Legislature is in session, even if Brooklyn and Manhattan, FBI semblyman Roger Green. Clarence Norman of Brooklyn live at a distance receive travel the Assembly Republican mi- legislators’ misconduct. they’ve been riding in someone agent Brian Murphy testified. It’s not so much for what — are currently under indict- reimbursements whether ex- nority to pad travel expense ac- “Citizens, taxpayers of this else’s car the whole time. The charity, he added, was a Green did — admitting in court ment on charges more serious penses were actually incurred or counts or accept reimbursement state should feel confident that “When you think about it, front for radical Muslim groups. that he padded his expense ac- than Green faced. Norman is not,” Green said as he pleaded payments to which they are not the system is not being abused the size of the membership, News accounts describe Sa- count by filing for reimburse- accused of grand larceny, con- guilty to three misdemeanors in lawfully entitled,” said Charles and I don’t think that people every week throwing out thou- tar, who has not been charged, ment for dozens of trips to Al- spiracy and coercion and Velel- Albany County Court. Nesbitt, the leader of the Repub- Papers File The Brooklyn have that confidence,” he said. sands of dollars in reimburse- as an outspoken opposition par- bany from his Brooklyn la is accused of bribery and con- He was placed on probation lican minority in the Assembly. Roger Green In the same way state Attor- ment for travel expenses, it adds ty leader in Yemen who has op- district in his private vehicle spiracy. Both cases include and ordered to pay thousands of The Republican leader of the ney General Eliot Spitzer wants up,” Clyne said. “I think they posed the decision to allow U.S. when he was actually riding allegations of misconduct as dollars in fines and restitution. Senate, Joseph Bruno, con- seen anything inappropriate of to go after instances of corpo- have an affirmative obligation forces to enter the country to courtesy of a Florida-based public officials. The leader of the state As- curred. “He’s certainly not where we are in the Senate.” rate irresponsibility, Clyne said to at least try to verify and not train troops to combat terrorists private corrections provider. But Green said he’s not alone sembly Democratic majority, speaking for the legislators that Bruno said he’s told his aides he’d like to make sure New rely exclusively on the honesty after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. It’s that he said his col- in engaging in expense-account Speaker Sheldon Silver, ap- I know,” Bruno said. “I haven’t to make sure there is no ex- Yorkers know their officials in of the individual.” 16 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM February 14, 2004 The Papers’ report of a rape brings beefed up staffing at youth center By Neil Sloane which ran in the Jan. 17 edition, de- the assailant was HIV-positive, a fact Following the report, Assembly- ACS must also be willing to provide The ACS home is a form of forced soiled underpants into his The Brooklyn Papers tailed rape charges filed with the Brook- confirmed by law enforcement sources. woman Joan Millman and Council- other resources, such as security sys- foster care for youths between mouth in what police called a Following an article in The lyn district attorney’s office by a teen The employee, who spoke on con- man David Yassky called on ACS of- tems, to prevent future incidents.” the ages of 15 and 21 who can- gang initiation. Brooklyn Papers that brought to living in the facility. The teen charged dition of anonymity, said he was con- ficials to add to the staffing at its Said Millman, “ACS’s decision to not be returned to their homes Five counselors were on duty that he was assaulted Jan. 8 by another cerned that the victim, who was trans- Atlantic Avenue center. provide seven additional staff mem- because of abuse, neglect or when that assault took place. light an alleged rape inside the resident of the facility, a 17-year-old ferred to another facility, would not get The additional workers consist of bers shows that they are listening and abandonment. Many have a Two of the boys arrested for long-troubled Atlantic Transi- boy, who forced his way into his room, the proper counseling. He also said five congregate care specialists and responding to our concerns for the history of emotional and be- that assault had also been ar- tional Center, the city’s Adminis- threatened his life if he did not have sex more and better staffing was needed. two child welfare specialists, accord- safety of all the teens and employees. havioral problems and their rested earlier that month after tration for Children’s Services with him, and then raped him. Police arrested the alleged rapist, ing to the legislators. Above all, I am concerned that the length of stay varies from one allegedly robbing two com- has added seven new staff mem- The matter was brought to the at- who was charged with sexual abuse, “Above all else, the city must pro- right resources are in place to allow to 90 days, although critics muters on the 2/3 subway line bers to the Downtown facility for tention of The Papers by an ACS em- sodomy, sexual misconduct, reckless vide a safe environment for these the Transitional Center to be what it have charged some stay longer. as the train neared Borough youths from troubled homes, it ployee at the facility who was irate endangerment and unlawful impris- young men,” Yassky said in a state- should be — a place for young men For years, community resi- Hall. The two, along with two was announced this week. that not enough was being done to onment. Both teens were moved from ment. “Hiring additional staff is a to begin to turn their lives around in a dents and elected officials have other youths, allegedly used a The article by Deborah Kolben, protect the facility’s residents. He said the facility. good step in the right direction. But secure setting.” lobbied the city to close down box cutter to threaten passen- the facility at 316 Atlantic Ave. gers as the train approached between Smith and Hoyt the station at Nevins Street. streets. But since Valerie Gold The incident occurred at 4:30 was installed as director of the am, raising questions in the facility in September 2002 community about why the some, like Yassky and Mill- youths were out at that hour. Company cans virtual opera man, have softened their stance In March 2001, a resident citing greater cooperation with of the facility stabbed another the facility’s administration. in the back while four of them The Associated Press the OCB, were not immedi- protested outside the OCB’s will crowd out live musicians. lowing a four-day strike last tors and technicians eventual- In perhaps the most notorious were on a trip to East New The musicians’ union and ately returned. theater before its opening per- The virtual orchestra’s winter by Broadway musi- ly joined the strike, forcing incident at the center before the York on a day pass. the Opera Company of “This isn’t just a victory for formance of Mozart’s “The makers, Realtime Music Solu- cians, in response to theater most Broadway shows to recent rape, a 15-year-old boy But over the past year the live music and talented artists, Marriage of Figaro” on Friday tions, say that the machines producers’ proposal to reduce shutter completely. Brooklyn have reached an living there was tortured over a number of arrests at the center but a victory for the audience and, in subsequent discus- are intended to be used in con- the minimum number of play- A similar debate is going on period of six hours during a has decreased from 18 in 2002 to agreement stating that the as well,” David Lennon, pres- sions, reached the agreement junction with live musicians ers in orchestras. in London’s West End, where weekend in October 2000 by six in 2003, according to ACS. opera will no longer use a ident of Local 802 of the for the opera company to hire in situations where using a full To keep shows afloat, pro- producers have discussed re- four 17-year-old residents of the “We’ve seen improvement,” computer that replicates an American Federation of Musi- live musicians for future per- orchestra is impossible, like in ducers planned to use virtual placing musicians in a produc- facility who beat him with a said Deputy Inspector Christo- orchestra in place of live cians, said in a telephone in- formances. a theater with a small pit, or in orchestras. That never hap- tion of “Les Miserables” when broken chair, burned him with a pher Rising, commanding offi- musicians, the union an- terview. When deciding to use the a production with a very small pened because unions for ac- it moves to a smaller theater. scalding-hot belt buckle and cer of the 84th Precinct. nounced Monday. “This machine is designed machine — first for a one- budget. The union said the deal ex- for one purpose, which is to time performance of Mozart’s Lennon says he believes it plicitly bans the use of the replace live musicians with a “The Magic Flute” last August is motivated by profit margins computer, known as a virtual machine to enable producers and again for “Figaro” this and that the union intends to orchestra machine, or any oth- to make greater profits while month — the tiny opera com- fight the machine’s use any- er type of synthetic music. diminishing a cherished art pany was launched into the where. Telephone messages left form,” said Lennon. middle of an ongoing debate Virtual orchestras became a with Jay Meetze, president of He said union members about whether the machines major point of contention fol- No new REAL ESTATE bar rules By Devlin Barrett INSURANCE COMMERCIAL SPACE Associated Press Mayor Michael Bloom- berg said Wednesday he would probably not seek this year to revamp the city’s cabaret laws, a move that had some bar and club owners worried they would Professional be forced to get new licens- es or close at 1 am. Bloomberg said the pro- Space for Rent posal, which has not even N38-27.1 been introduced as legisla- tion, was designed to mod- Prime location on Atlantic Avenue ernize an outdated Prohibi- tion-era law barring dancing near 3rd Avenue, minutes from all in any nightspot without a transportation. 4,000 square feet or cabaret license. But the mayor, who has al- less. We will build to suit. Lawyers, ready raised the hackles of accountants, medical offices, spas, New York’s nightlife crowd doctors and others are welcome. by barring smoking in bars and restaurants, sounded un- willing to pick a new fight over what some business owners fear would become another onerous restriction. (718) 624-6900 “I think it’s probably likely ask for Michael or Rosa that we won’t get to it this year,” Bloomberg said. On wings of a seagull The Republican mayor maintained any changes Christine Dowd is joined by her children and Brooklyn Cyclones mascot Sandy the Seag- would have been to scrap a ull after her husband, Raymond Dowd, submitted the winning poem to the Brooklyn Cy- CO-OPS & bizarre system of “dance po- clones Sweetheart Contest. Raymond’s prize-winning prose earned Christine a special APARTMENTS lice” in favor of rules that delivery of a dozen roses and chocolates. 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